Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Circulation (poor)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous physiological processes, including vascular tone regulation, cardiac function, and muscle contraction. Scientific studies have shown that magnesium can have beneficial effects on circulation, primarily through its role in relaxing blood vessels (vasodilation) and reducing blood pressure. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium antagonist, helping to prevent excessive contraction of vascular smooth muscle and thereby promoting better blood flow. Clinical trials and meta-analyses have demonstrated that magnesium supplementation can modestly lower blood pressure in people with hypertension, which is a critical risk factor in poor circulation and cardiovascular disease.

Furthermore, magnesium deficiency has been associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis, arrhythmias, and peripheral artery disease—all conditions that can impair circulation. Some studies suggest that magnesium supplementation may improve endothelial function and reduce arterial stiffness, both of which are important for healthy circulation. However, while the evidence is supportive, it is not universally strong or conclusive, especially for individuals without a pre-existing deficiency or diagnosed cardiovascular conditions.

In summary, there is a moderate level of scientific evidence to support the use of magnesium for improving aspects of poor circulation, particularly in the context of cardiovascular health and prevention of vascular dysfunction. More large-scale, high-quality clinical trials are needed to fully establish its efficacy for this specific purpose.

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Other ingredients used for Circulation (poor)

2-(nitrooxy)ethyl 2-amino-3-methylbutanoate
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
Acetyl L-carnitine
Achyranthes
Adrenergic amines
Ajoene
algal oil
Allicin
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
alpha-lipoic acid
amino acids
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Angelica
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
antler
Aralia
arginine alpha ketoglutarate
Arginine aspartate
arginine creatine
Arginine nitrate
Arginine silicate
arjun tree
arjuna
arjunic acid
Aronia melanocarpa
ashitaba
ashwagandha
asparagus
astaxanthin
Asteraceae
astragaloside
astragalus
atractylodes
atractylone
Auricularia
Autumn elaeagnus
Bassia scoparia
bee products
beet
bergamot
berry
bilberry
bioflavonoids
biota seed
birch
bishop\'s weed
black cumin
black currant
black galingale
black garlic
black ginger
black pepper
black tea
blackboard tree
blueberry
Boerhavia diffusa
borneol
bromelain
Buckwheat
Buddha\'s hand
bupleurum falcatum
bur-reed
burdock
butcher's broom
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
caffeine
calycosin
capillary artemisia
capsaicin
capsaicinoids
capsicum
capsinoids
cardamom
carqueja
Carthamus
cat's claw
catecholamine
caterpillar mushroom
cayenne pepper
celery
Centella asiatica
Centella triterpenes
chen pi
cherry
chestnut
Chinese mountain ant
Chinese salvia root
Chinese silkvine
chocolate
chokeberry
cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamomum
cinnamon
cistanche
Citrus
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coca
cocoa
Codonopsis
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
cola nut
Coleus forskohlii
commiphora
cordyceps
costus
coumarin
cowherb
Curcuma
curcumen
curcumin
Curcuminoid
currant
cyanidin
d-alpha tocopherol
danshen
date
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl sulfide
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
dioscorea
diosmetin
Diosmin
dismutase
dodder
dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/tetraenoic acid isobutylamide
dong quai
dong quai root
Echium
eicosapentaenoic acid
eleuthero
elk antler
enzymes blend (proprietary)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
ephedrine
epicatechin
essential oil blend
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European five-finger grass
evodiamine
Fagopyrum
fatty acids
fish oil
fish protein
flat-stem milk-vetch
flavanols
flavanones
flavans
flavoglycosides
flavones
flavonoids
flavonols
flavonones
flaxseed
fo-ti
forskolin
fruit
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
fungus
ganoderma
garlic
garlic bulb
gastrodia
ginger
ginkgo biloba
ginkgo flavone glycoside
ginseng
Ginsenosides
Glycoside
goji berry
gooseberry
gotu kola
grape
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
Gypenoside
hawthorn
hazelnut
heal-all
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
hesperetin
hesperidin
hibiscus
horse chestnut
horseradish
Huang hua
hydroxytyrosol
Hygrophila
icariin
Ilex
Indian bael
Indian kinotree
Indian tinospora
inositol nicotinate
inula racemosa
iron
jiaogulan
knotweed
kola nut
kudzu
L-arginine
l-carnitine
L-citrulline
Ligusticum
Ligustrazin
lingzhi
long pepper
lovage
lumbrokinase
mace
magnesium
mandarin
maral root
Marine fat
Marine lipid
Mate
Mistletoe
Monacolin
Monounsaturated fat
Morinda
Moringa
Mountain Pepper
Mulberry
Mushroom
Mustard
mustard seed
Naringin
Nattokinase
Nettle
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
Nutmeg
Oleuropein
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
onion
orange
Oxystelma
oyster mushroom
paeoniflorin
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
peony
Pepper
Phaeophyceae
Phenylpropanoids
Phthalides
pine bark
Piper chaba
Piper retrofractum
Piperine
Pistachio
policosanol
Polydatin
Polygonum
polyphenols
polyunsaturated fat
pomegranate
prickly ash
proanthocyanidins
procyanidin
procyanidol
Propionyl-L-Carnitine
Puerarin
punarnava
punicalagins
purslane
Pycnogenol
Pyrrosia
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
ribose
rockweed
Rosa roxburghii
rose hips
rosemary
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
rutin
Rutosides
S-allylcysteine
safflower oil
Salidroside
Salmon Oil
Salvianolic acid
saponins
sarsaparilla
Schisandrins
seaweed
Serrapeptase
sesame
Sete sangrias
shiitake mushroom
Shilajit
Shogaol
Sichuan Lovage
Sichuan pepper
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
siler root
smilax
Southern Tsangshu
Spatholobus
spinach
Sulfated polysaccharide
suma
Sumac
Sweet Orange alcohol
Szechuan lovage
Tanshinone
Taraxacum
Taxifolin
Taxillus chinensis
Tea
Terminalia
Theobromine
tocotrienols
Triphala
Triterpenes
Troxerutin
turmeric
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable blend (proprietary)
Vinburnine
Vincamine
vitamin B
vitamin E
Watercress
Watermelon
Withanolides
Wulinshen
Xanthone
Xanthophyll
Xantinol Nicotinate
Xylaria nigripes
Yerba mate
Yohimbe
Yohimbine
zanthoxylum
Zingerone
Zucchini

Other health conditions supported by magnesium

Addictions (drugs)
Addictions (general remedies for)
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Alkalosis
Alzheimer's Disease
Angina
Anorexia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bipolar Mood Disorder
Birth Control (countering side effects)
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bronchitis
Bulimia
Calcium Deficiency
Calcium Deposits
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Colon (atonic)
Dysmenorrhea
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Epilepsy
Exercise
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Headache (cluster)
Headache (tension)
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Mental Illness
Migraine
Mood Swings
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neurosis
Numbness
Osteoporosis
Oxygen Deficiency
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Pets (supplements for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Progesterone (low)
Psoriasis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhinitis
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seizures
Senility
Shock
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Sugar Cravings
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Tachycardia
Tension
Testosterone (low)
Tetanus
Thinking (cloudy)
Tics
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Twitching
Wasting
Wheezing
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Adrenal Fatigue
Abscesses
Allergies (respiratory)
Abdominal Pain
Acid Indigestion
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Constipation (adults)
Convulsions
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Heart Fibrillation or Palpitations
Hypertension
Insomnia