ORDINARY OCCASIONS CALL FOR EXTRAORDINARY MAGNESIUM

Magnesium supports over 300 functions in the body, helping with sleep, hormonal balance, energy, anxiety, relaxation, premenstrual syndrome & muscle cramps. But not all magnesiums are created equal. Ethical Nutrients is formulated with an easily absorbed form of magnesium (magnesium glycinate known as MagActive®). Meticulously crafted to provide researched benefits.

THE MEGA MAGNESIUM RANGE

KEEP YOUR MUSCLES HEALTHY:

Mega Magnesium Glycinate 5-in-1

Mega Magnesium Glycinate 5-in-1

UNWIND & SLEEP WELL:

Mega Magnesium Night

Mega Magnesium Night

BRING YOUR HORMONES INTO BALANCE:

Mega Magnesium Women's Balance

Mega Magnesium Women's Balance

TURN DOWN MENTAL CHATTER:

Mega Magnesium Relax

Mega Magnesium Relax

KEEP MUSCLES STRONG AS YOU ARE:

Mega Magnesium 50+ Support

Mega Magnesium 50+ Support

Benefits

Relieve muscle cramps

4x better absorbed & gentle on the stomach*

*Magnesium glycinates absorption potential v. magnesium oxides

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Replenish, rehydrate & relax tight muscles 

Relieves muscle soreness

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Relax the mind & body 

Reinforce healthy sleeping patterns 

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Support for women's hormonal balance

Maintain energy

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Relieve mental overactivity 

Switch off & unwind

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Support muscle strength 

Enhance muscle mass^ 

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Description

Made with high strength, easily absorbed magnesium for optimal muscles.

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Combines magnesium glycinate with creatine and essential electrolytes.

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Combines magnesium with passionflower, a calming ingredient.

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Combines easily absorbed magnesium with body-ready activated B's.

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Combines magnesium with lavender, a calming ingredient.

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Includes vitamin D & HMB, researched for muscle mass declines.

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Form

Tablets or Powder

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Powder

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Tablets or Powder

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The Ethical Nutrients range is stocked in leading Pharmacies across Australia, including


Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium range is stocked in all Pharmacies across Australia.

MAXIMISING YOUR MAGNESIUM

It’s no secret we’re a little obsessed with magnesium. But did you know it’s the supporting nutrients we pair with magnesium glycinate that really set our formulations apart? Here’s a quick dive into the extra ingredients you might spot in our formulas, and what they actually do.

Passionflower
Passionflower A calming botanical traditionally used to help settle the mind and support restful relaxation.
Creatine Monohydrate
Creatine Monohydrate Supports muscle energy production and physical performance during high‑intensity activity.
Lavender
Lavender Traditionally used to support relaxation and calm the nervous system during stress.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D Supports muscle function, bone health and a healthy immune system.
B Vitamins
B Vitamins Support energy production and help maintain a healthy nervous system.
Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB)
Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) Supports muscle maintenance and recovery by helping protect muscle tissue during physical stress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the benefits of magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential mineral that's involved in more than 300 functions in the body. Magnesium has many research benefits including muscle cramp relief, muscle relaxation, sleep benefits, stress management and relief from migraines.

What is magnesium diglycinate?

Not all magnesium's are created equal. Magnesium diglycinate is one of the best forms of magnesium because it is easily absorbed. When compared to magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate & magnesium sulphate, magnesium diglycinate has fewer gastrointestinal side-effects (such as stomach upset & diarrhoea) due to its enhanced absorption.

Why take a magnesium supplement?

1 in 3 Australians don't get enough magnesium in their diet2. A magnesium supplement can be helpful if you need to support your muscles (relieve cramps or for exercise recovery), hormonal balance, sleep or for stress relief.

What time of day should you take magnesium?

Magnesium can be taken at different times of day depending on the benefit you are looking for – morning may be more useful for stress relief and muscle recovery after exercise, while night might be more beneficial for sleep or muscle cramp relief.

Can magnesium help you sleep?

Magnesium has long-researched benefits for sleep. Magnesium also helps relax the body by alleviating muscle tension, which in turn can put you in a more relaxed state. This allows for a smoother transition to sleep and less disturbance by muscle cramps, mild spasms & discomfort.

What are the signs of magnesium deficiency?

1 in 3 Australians are magnesium deficient2which shows up in many ways. The main symptoms people experience from magnesium deficiency are a lack of energy, poor sleep quality, PMT symptoms and muscle weakness, cramps & spasms.

Should I take magnesium tablets or powder?

Magnesium is offered in both powder & tablet form, neither of which impact the effectiveness of the magnesium. Some people find magnesium tablets more convenient, while others prefer to incorporate magnesium powder in their drinks (i.e. morning smoothie, warm 'tea' at night, etc).

Does magnesium help muscle cramps, including leg cramps?

Magnesium is proven to reduce & relieve muscle cramps, including leg cramps (even those suffered at night). It's important to look for a high quality, easily absorbed form of magnesium such as magnesium diglycinate for the most benefits.

Why is magnesium important for women?

Magnesium is a crucial mineral for everyone, but it has been shown to be especially beneficial for women. It supports various bodily functions and helps alleviate symptoms of PMS, regulate stress, improve sleep, and relax muscles. Ensuring adequate magnesium intake can significantly enhance overall wellbeing and hormonal balance in women.

What happens when a woman's hormones are out of balance?

When a women's hormones are out of balance, it can lead to a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. A magnesium deficiency can further disrupt this delicate hormonal balance, leading to increased stress levels, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and muscle aches. Ensuring adequate magnesium intake can help restore balance, supporting healthy reproductive hormones and maintaining optimal oestrogen levels.

What is MagActive® and why is it in Mega Magnesium?

MagActive® is our next generation, magnesium that's 4x better absorbed than other forms of Magnesium glycinate-so your body gets more of what it needs. It's gentle on the stomach and supports muscle health, energy, sleep, and stress.

We've upgraded to MagActive® to give you even better results, while still delivering the same essential magnesium you trust.

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MAGNESIUM DEEP DIVE

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References

  1. ABS Australian Health Survey: Usual Nutrients Intakes: 2011-12. Published 2015 
  2. Dhillon V, 2023, ‘Low Magnesium in Conjunction with High Homocysteine and Less Sleep Accelerates Telomere Attrition in Healthy Elderly Australian’, Int J Mol Sci, vol 24, no 2, p 982 
  3. Pickering G et al, 2020, ‘Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited’, Nutrients, vol 12, no 12, p 3672 
  4. Draper, C. F., Duisters, K., Weger, B., Chakrabarti, A., Harms, A. C., Brennan, L., Hankemeier, T., Goulet, L., Konz, T., Martin, F. P., Moco, S., & van der Greef, J. (2018). Menstrual cycle rhythmicity: metabolic patterns in healthy women. Scientific reports, 8(1), 14568. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-32647-0   
  5. Zhang Y et al, 2017, ‘Can Magnesium Enhance Exercise Performance?’ , Nutrients, vol 9, no 9, p 946 

*Magnesium glycinates absorption potential v. Magnesium oxides.

*More than 75% of Ethical Nutrients products are made in Australia 

 Always read the label and follow the directions for use. MagActive®, an exclusive enhanced absorption magnesium.