Mineral

Magnesium

Magnesium acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme reactions. ATP, the molecule cells use for energy, normally functions while bound to magnesium.

It contributes to normal energy metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve transmission and mineral balance.

In everyday life, Magnesium supports steady cellular energy, responsive muscles and a nervous system that can handle everyday demands.

The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound.

Available in

1 product

Bonemax

Ingredient overview

What it is

Magnesium acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme reactions. ATP, the molecule cells use for energy, normally functions while bound to magnesium.

  • Scientific identity: Magnesium; body distribution: approximately 60% bone, remainder intracellular.
  • How it works: Absorbed along the small intestine: Uptake is partly saturable and partly passive, so the absorbed fraction falls as the dose rises. Activates ATP: The cell's energy currency is only biologically active when bound to magnesium, which is why every ATP-using reaction needs it.
  • Primary function: It contributes to normal energy metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve transmission and mineral balance.
  • What it supports: Magnesium supports steady cellular energy, responsive muscles and a nervous system that can handle everyday demands.
  • Important consideration: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound.

Formulation rationale

Why we use it

CARPEDIEM selected Magnesium for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

  • Formulation purpose: It contributes to normal energy metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve transmission and mineral balance.
  • Used in: CARPEDIEM BoneMax and CARPEDIEM MultiTeen.
  • Works alongside: Magnesium complements Calcium, Vitamin D3 and Zinc to support balanced daily mineral nutrition.
  • Meaningful contribution: Magnesium supports steady cellular energy, responsive muscles and a nervous system that can handle everyday demands. Contributes to normal muscle contraction, relaxation and neuromuscular coordination.
  • Quality and scientific context: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound. 1 ingredient-specific study is included because the research reports a relevant benefit.

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

A helper mineral: it does not build anything, it makes enzymes work.

Step 01 / 04

Absorbed in the gut.

Uptake is partly through dedicated channels and partly passive, so the absorbed share falls as the dose rises.

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Enzyme reach

Cofactor in 300+ reactions

Distribution

~60 per cent bone, rest inside cells

Key partner

ATP, the cell's energy molecule

Blood tests

A poor guide to total body levels

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Functional role

All key functions

The complete functional profile connected with this ingredient.

Supports more than 300 enzyme-driven reactions involved in normal body function.

Helps activate ATP, the molecule that powers everyday cellular energy production.

Contributes to normal muscle contraction, relaxation and neuromuscular coordination.

Supports healthy nervous-system activity and balanced communication between cells.

Helps maintain normal electrolyte balance across muscles, nerves and tissues.

Contributes to the mineral structure and ongoing maintenance of healthy bones.

Supports steady cellular energy, responsive muscles and a nervous system that can handle everyday demands.

Pairs with Calcium and Vitamin D3 to support a more complete and scientifically balanced formula.

Scientific evidence

Selected research

Open the original paper, PubMed record or DOI page for the full publication.

01

Dietary magnesium intake, bone mineral density and risk of fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Osteoporosis International

Twelve studies pooled to test whether magnesium intake tracks with bone density. It does: a positive association emerged at the femoral neck and total hip — the two sites where fractures do the most damage in later life. The authors are measured about the strength of the effect, and found no reduction in fracture risk itself, which is the honest limit of what magnesium can be said to do.
2016
02

Impact of magnesium on bone health in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Bone

787 records screened down to 12 studies in adults aged 60 and over. Higher magnesium intake was significantly associated with greater hip bone mineral density. The authors close on a point that describes this formula rather well: the best effect on bone likely requires several nutrients together — calcium, vitamin D, protein and magnesium — rather than any one of them alone.
2022
03

The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in older adults with insomnia reported that eight weeks of daily magnesium supplementation was associated with improvements in self-reported sleep measures, including sleep time, sleep efficiency, and how quickly people fell asleep, compared with placebo.
2012

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Products containing Magnesium

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Bonemax

Carpediem formula

Bonemax

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Mineral

Magnesium bisglycinate

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Calcium

Vitamin

Vitamin d3

Mineral

Zinc

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

A helper mineral: it does not build anything, it makes enzymes work.

Step 01 / 04

Absorbed in the gut.

Uptake is partly through dedicated channels and partly passive, so the absorbed share falls as the dose rises.

01 04

Enzyme reach

Cofactor in 300+ reactions

Distribution

~60 per cent bone, rest inside cells

Key partner

ATP, the cell's energy molecule

Blood tests

A poor guide to total body levels

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.