Magnesium for Acne

Magnesium is vital for proper functioning of body. It is needed for more than 300 enzymatic reactions. It is vital for protein synthesis, for maintaining blood sugar level, for nervous system to pass signals and for proper development of bones. These are just handful of important functions which Magnesium does but the actual list is quite long.

Magnesium is not a direct cure for acne but it dramatically improves the root causes of acne. Lets look at the various factors which causes acne and how Magnesium fights them-

1. Fights Stress by Regulating Cortisol Level

Acne can get worse due to stress and anxiety. When we are stressed, stress hormones (Adrenaline and Cortisol) are released. Excessive Cortisol produces more sebum which clogs pores and worsens acne.

Magnesium is known as 'Relaxation mineral'. Whenever body produces cortisol, kidneys release Magnesium to compensate. Increasing the intake of Magnesium helps in controlling stress thereby helps in controlling acne.

2. Enhances Sleep

People with low level of Magnesium have problem falling asleep. Magnesium is needed for the synthesis of Melatonin which is the sleep hormone. Also by controlling the Cortisol's level, Magnesium induces a relaxed and profound sleep. Lack of sleep has direct effect on skin. It can aggravate inflammation and induce insulin resistance.

3. Fights Insulin Resistance

Insulin is a hormone which controls blood sugar level. When too much Insulin is produced, our body becomes resistant. Acne gets worse due to insulin resistance because sebum production increases and pores get clogged with dead skin cells. Magnesium helps to fight Insulin resistance.

4. Acts as an Anti-Oxidant 

Deficiency of Magnesium leads to increase of harmful free radicals in body. Magnesium is responsible for the formation of an important antioxidant 'Glutathione' in body. Therefore, Magnesium deficiency leads to free radical formation which affects the skin.

It can be concluded, Magnesium does help in clearing the skin. So, the best way to overcome Magnesium deficiency is to take it from natural food. Foods rich in Magnesium are -

• Green Leafy Vegetables like Spinach
• Bananas
• Dried prunes, figs, raisins
• Fish such as Tuna, Sardines

Lastly, Magnesium oil is also recommended for Magnesium deficiency. Magnesium oil is a highly concentrated solution of Magnesium chloride. It is sprayed directly on skin (excluding face) from where it is efficiently absorbed into bloodstream.

Increase Magnesium intake, you never know this might turn out to be the Miracle Medicine for your acne.

Take care and keep Blinging.