Description
Ingredients
Vitamin D and Magnesium are essential nutrients, each of which are found in the diet and support various body functions and systems.*
•Vitamin D is the only vitamin where diet is not the primary source, but is synthesized upon the skin’s exposure to the sun’s UV rays. As you get older, the skin has up to 50% reduced ability to make Vitamin D from sun exposure.1 Absorption of Vitamin D may decrease as we age, which may mean that older individuals may especially benefit from supplementation. Those who live in Northern climates may also need supplementation as they have inadequate exposure to sunlight or UV radiation to produce sufficient levels of Vitamin D.
•Magnesium is just as important for bone health as calcium, yet it is often overlooked. It is essential for calcium metabolism, plus is involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions and necessary for supporting energy metabolism.* Foods containing Magnesium include black beans, nuts and seeds, spinach, soy, oatmeal, and potatoes.
Magnesium and Vitamin D Work Together
In the last decade, scientific research has produced a greater understanding of the relationship between Vitamin D and Magnesium and their interaction with each other.3,4 New studies have found that those who don’t get enough Magnesium in their diets may have a lower Vitamin D status.3,4 Epidemiological and clinical studies have raised awareness of the need to have Magnesium as part of a Vitamin D regimen to maximize Vitamin D levels and resulting health benefits.
It is now well recognized that Magnesium is a necessary cofactor for enzymes involved in the conversion of Vitamin D3 to its major circulating and active forms in both the liver and kidneys.3,4 Because of Vitamin D’s relationship with Magnesium, healthcare professionals are now beginning to recommend that the two nutrients be consumed together. Taking Magnesium alongside Vitamin D in the form of a supplement can help with the conversion of Vitamin D to its active form, which is associated with immune health and other benefits.*
Benefits
It’s important to get enough of Vitamin D and Magnesium daily, as they work together to support the body and the maintenance of a healthy immune system.* They also each depend on the other—Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of Magnesium metabolism, while Magnesium is needed for the conversion of Vitamin D to its active form in the body. Each nutrient also has specific roles in many of the body’s functions, respectively.*
•IMMUNE HEALTH.* Vitamin D supports the immune system in multiple ways.* Not only does it play a role in skin and barrier function, but Vitamin D also supports the normal immune cell function of T-cells and B-cells and may support the ability of macrophages to work within the body.*
•BONE HEALTH. Magnesium is important for bone health, with 60% of the Magnesium in our body found in our bones.* Vitamin D is critical for bone health by supporting absorption of Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus.*
•NEUROMUSCULAR HEALTH. Vitamin D supports neuromuscular health and function.*
•EXERCISE RECOVERY. Vitamin D supports exercise recovery.* Magnesium is necessary for muscle reactions in the body.*
•ENERGY. Magnesium works with ATP to release the energy from our cells needed for most reactions in the body.*
Why Supplement?
In the United States, estimates are that more than 90 percent of U.S. adults are not meeting recommendations for Vitamin D, while nearly 80 percent are not meeting recommended daily intakes for Magnesium. These percentages are based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data.4
The U.S. Food and Nutrition Board’s Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Vitamin D are 15 mcg (600 IU) for males and females 19-70 years of age and 20 mcg (800 IU) for those aged 70 years or older. However, the Endocrine Society recommends supplementing with above 6000 IU of Vitamin D3 to correct for a low Vitamin D status and to help optimize circulating Vitamin D levels. Achieving optimal Vitamin D status can help maintain a well-functioning immune system.*
The RDA for Magnesium is 420 mg for men, 320 mg for women. It is possible to get enough Magnesium through diet on a daily basis. Based on national survey data, however, most U.S. adults usually require at least 100 mg additional Magnesium to achieve recommendations.3,4 It’s also important to keep in mind that only 30 to 40 percent of dietary Magnesium is absorbed from foods.4
Getting enough Vitamin D and Magnesium on a daily basis is made easier through supplementation with combination product designed with forms of each nutrient that are superior in their absorption and bioavailability.*†
