Magnesium: The Unsung Hero of Longevity Medicine | HormoneSynergy® Portland
At HormoneSynergy® Clinic in Portland, we view magnesium as one of the most essential—and most overlooked—minerals for overall health and healthy aging. It’s a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions that regulate energy production, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, blood glucose balance, and cardiovascular rhythm.
Unfortunately, studies show that more than 60% of adults are magnesium-deficient, often due to depleted soil levels, processed diets, stress, and medication use. Deficiency symptoms may include muscle cramps, fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, and irregular heart rhythm—all issues that can accelerate aging and reduce vitality.
⚙️ Key Benefits of Magnesium Supplementation
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Supports Heart & Vascular Health:
Magnesium helps maintain healthy blood pressure, arterial flexibility, and optimal lipid metabolism—critical for cardiovascular longevity. -
Enhances Sleep & Relaxation:
By regulating GABA receptors in the brain, magnesium promotes relaxation and deeper, more restorative sleep. -
Optimizes Energy Production:
As a cofactor in ATP synthesis, magnesium is fundamental to cellular energy and mitochondrial efficiency—key for endurance, recovery, and vitality. -
Improves Glucose & Insulin Sensitivity:
Magnesium plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism and insulin signaling, helping prevent metabolic dysfunction and type 2 diabetes. -
Reduces Inflammation & Oxidative Stress:
Adequate magnesium levels are associated with lower CRP levels and reduced cellular oxidative damage.
🔬 Best Forms of Magnesium (and Why They Matter)
Not all magnesium supplements are absorbed equally. Choosing the right form can dramatically improve results.
| Magnesium Form | Key Benefits | Ideal Use |
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| Magnesium Glycinate RetzlerRx® UltraMag | Highly bioavailable, gentle on the stomach | Relaxation, sleep, anxiety, muscle tension |
| Magnesium Malate RetzlerRx® UltraMag | Supports mitochondrial energy | Fatigue, fibromyalgia, energy metabolism |
| Magnesium Threonate Powder | Crosses the blood-brain barrier | Cognitive health, focus, memory |
| Magnesium Citrate | Enhances bowel motility | Occasional constipation |
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UltraMag Plus Calcium |
Supporting normal muscle function and relaxation | Muscle cramping and relaxation |
🧬 HormoneSynergy® / RetzlerRx® Magnesium Solutions
At HormoneSynergy® / RetzlerRx®, we formulate and recommend clinically superior magnesium supplements designed for bioavailability, purity, and synergistic absorption—free from unnecessary additives.
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RetzlerRx® UltraMag – Combines glycinate and malate chelates for superior absorption and muscle relaxation support.
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RetzlerRx® Magnesium Threonate Powder (Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate) – Backed by clinical research to support cognitive clarity, focus, and healthy brain aging.
Each product is carefully selected or formulated by Dr. Kathryn Retzler, a leader in longevity and functional medicine in Portland and Lake Oswego, to align with the clinic’s evidence-based approach to metabolic, neurological, and cardiovascular longevity.
🧠 How Magnesium Fits Into Longevity Medicine
Magnesium deficiency accelerates several Hallmarks of Aging—including mitochondrial dysfunction, genomic instability, and cellular senescence. Correcting magnesium levels supports the body’s innate ability to repair, regenerate, and maintain homeostasis, making it a foundational part of Dr. Retzler’s Longevity Medicine framework.
📍 Visit or Shop Local: Portland & Lake Oswego
Patients and customers across Portland, Lake Oswego, and the Pacific Northwest can find these premium magnesium formulations directly at our HormoneSynergy® Clinic or online through HormoneSynergy® Online Store.
Strengthen your mind, body, and longevity foundation—one essential mineral at a time.