Are you familiar with magnesium citrate? Magnesium citrate is a form of magnesium combined with citric acid.
Magnesium itself is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes in the body, including muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, blood sugar regulation, and bone health.
People often use magnesium citrate because it is relatively well absorbed compared with some other magnesium forms.
There are liver related benefits being studied. Possible liver-related benefits include:
- Improving insulin sensitivity
Magnesium helps regulate glucose metabolism and insulin function. Since insulin resistance is strongly linked to fatty liver disease, adequate magnesium may help reduce risk factors associated with Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. - Reducing inflammation
Low magnesium levels are associated with higher inflammatory markers. Chronic inflammation contributes to liver injury and progression of fatty liver disease. - Supporting metabolic health
Magnesium is involved in lipid metabolism, blood sugar control, and energy production — all important in liver function and prevention of metabolic syndrome. - Possible association with lower liver disease risk
Some observational studies have found that people with higher magnesium intake may have lower rates of fatty liver disease and some liver complications. However, this does not prove magnesium itself prevents liver disease.
Have you tried Hangover Block & Liver Cleanse (now Liver Guard)? There is a lot of herbal power packed into that little bottle. We also include our chelated silver oxide and Magnesium citrate. Here's an interesting research paper* that explains why we use Magnesium Citrate in our Liver Cleanse.
