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Magnesium Citrate

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Magnesium is a mineral that is critical for energy production and metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and bone mineralization. It is a required cofactor for an estimated 300 enzymes. Among the reactions catalyzed by these enzymes are fatty acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and glucose metabolism. Magnesium status is also important for regulation of calcium balance through its effects on the parathyroid gland. Magnesium Citrate is easily absorbed, and NOW® Magnesium Citrate Softgels are provided in a liquid base with chelated forms for superior bioavailability.

While this macro-mineral is easily obtained from many foods, magnesium deficiencies are extremely common for many Americans. Alcohol consumption, the presence of fluoride, and the consumption of certain foods either increase our need for magnesium, or decrease its absorption. Magnesium is not only one of the key nutrients required in both calcium utilization and protein synthesis, but it also plays a tremendous role in virtually every enzymatic reaction in our body. NOW Magnesium Citrate Vcaps® are fast acting, safe and ideal for anyone who has their sights set on attaining optimal levels of this vital nutrient.

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NOW Foods was founded on the belief that natural is better. They are committed to sourcing the very best natural ingredients for our products, and we choose non-GMO, non-irradiated, and organic ingredients whenever possible. “Natural” is not an idle word to us. It’s why our business exists and thrives. In addition to their passion for nutritional excellence, NOW supports social and environmental efforts throughout their industry and community. NOW regularly hosts conservation and clean-up events in support of Make a Difference Day and Earth Week; a tradition which goes back over a decade.

NOW continually strives to improve and serve as an inspiration to anyone concerned with protecting our planet and its precious natural resources. Recent sustainability progress includes:

  • Installation of an automatic night cooling system which allows more efficient control of warehouse temperatures.
  • Expansion of in-house recycling and reuse programs to include food dust collections from dust collectors and filter cleaning.  This material is offered for beneficial reuse as hog feed supplement.
  • Holding annual Christmas & holiday light recycling drives.
  • Installation of a rain/moisture sensor to prevent unnecessary landscape watering.
  • Providing free barrels to the Village of Bloomingdale for use as trash receptacles in parks, and to SCARCE for use in resource collection drives.
  • Hosting an educational booth at the 2nd annual Cantigny Green Fair.
  • Setting printers to default to double-sided printing.
  • Installation of an LED company building sign.
  • Installation of filtered water stations for re-filling personal water containers.
  • Sharing information on sustainable business practices at STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Teachers Workshop.
  • Promoting rain barrel usage with our staff.
  • Educating staff on recycling opportunities for electronics and household hazardous waste.
  • Switching to 100% recycled content shipping boxes.