Sea Moss Essentials

Sea Moss Essentials – Magnesium Chloride

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Sea Moss Essentials – Magnesium Chloride in Sea Moss

One of the forms of Magnesium that is common to the Sea Moss you consume, here at the Shop, is Magnesium Chloride, which is a compound your body breaks down and puts to work in some essential ways. This dual nature of the form of magnesium is a fantastic benefit of a healthy, raw product that is Sea Moss.

In all our common posts, we try to break down concepts beyond the benefit. Successful Health has common traits, but the journey is unique to your path. That is why we focus on critical application so that you may not only feel good but appreciate why your health is glowing.

Absorption: Getting It In

When you take foods that have magnesium chloride by mouth, it hits your stomach. The acidic environment splits it into magnesium ions and chloride ions. Most of the magnesium gets absorbed in your small intestine, thanks to its large surface area and a setup that pulls in nutrients efficiently. How much your body takes up depends on a few factors:
  • if you’re low on magnesium, it grabs more;
  • if your gut’s healthy, it helps;
  • and nutrients like vitamin D can nudge the process along. (this is an important point that we will explore in later lessons)

Studies estimate only 30-40% of what you ingest typically makes it through (Linus Pauling Institute, https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/magnesium). For the nitty-gritty on how it crosses the intestinal wall, research points to both passive and active transport mechanisms (PMC5652077, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5652077/).

What about rubbing it on your skin? The idea is that magnesium slips through your skin into your bloodstream, skipping the digestive tract. Small studies—like one from 2017—show a slight uptick in blood magnesium levels after topical use. We call this transdermal absorption and it is a legitimate strategy, but like water, it does not mean you will magically get sufficient levels of magnesium. (PMC5406176, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5406176/).

Transformation: Moving It Around

Once magnesium is in your blood, it’s not just floating solo. About a third binds to proteins like albumin, a bit teams up with other molecules, and the rest stays free as ions. Your kidneys call the shots on how much sticks around—they filter out what’s extra and tweak levels to keep things steady (PMC4455826, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4455826/). 

Use: What It’s Doing

Magnesium is busy. It’s involved in over 300 chemical reactions in your body. It helps your muscles relax after they tighten up—crucial for avoiding cramps—and powers energy production by turning food into ATP, the fuel your cells run on. In your brain, it keeps neurotransmitters in check, influencing sleep and mood. Plus, around 60% of your body’s magnesium ends up in your bones, teaming with calcium to keep them solid (PMC5637834, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5637834/).
Chloride’s no slouch either. It balances fluids with sodium, helps make stomach acid to digest food, and keeps your blood’s pH from swinging too wild (eClinPath, https://eclinpath.com/chemistry/electrolytes/chloride/).

Why This Matters

Magnesium Chloride in Sea Moss isn’t just a random supplement in Sea Moss—it’s a key player in keeping your body running smoothly, from muscles to bones to energy. Whether it’s through your gut or (maybe) your skin, your body knows how to sort it out and put it to use. This also means there are different vector points to consider if magnesium is something you lack. The science backs this up, even if some parts, like skin absorption, are still being debated.

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