Magnesium Research
Efficacy evidence of transdermal magnesium resorption
“…with transdermal application, Magnesium deficiency can be eliminated within a very short time, namely in four to six weeks”
The first efficacy proof was produced by the American doctor Norman Shealy. He investigated different transdermal dosage forms of magnesium for six years and, based on the determination of the intracellular magnesium level, was able to prove, that with the transdermal application, magnesium deficiency can be eliminated within a very short time, namely in four to six weeks. Comparable results could be achieved in two weeks with intravenous magnesium therapy, in contrast, with oral magnesium substitution, only after six to twelve months. Apart from that, the ratio of calcium to magnesium improved positively in favor of magnesium. (1)
(1) Shealy C.N.: Transdermal Absorption of Magnesium. Southern Medical Association 2005, S.18
Cellular magnesium content
“…after a twelve week course of treatment an average rise in the cellular magnesium content of 59.5 percent was determined in 89 percent of the test subjects”
In a further study, both the blood level as well as the cellular magnesium content were determined with the help of a hair analysis before and after a twelve week transdermal application with a 31 percent saturated magnesium chloride solution. Thereby after a twelve week course of treatment an average rise in the cellular magnesium content of 59.5 percent was determined in 89 percent of the test subjects. With oral magnesium intake, comparable results could first be achieved after nine to twenty four months. Furthermore, all patients showed an average improvement of 25.2 percent in the calcium-magnesium ratio during the test period. As a side effect, clear indications of a detoxification of heavy metals was observed in 78 percent of the test subjects. (2)
Skin absorption
“…magnesium can be absorbed from a bath through the skin”
At the University of Birmingham it was investigated, whether magnesium can be absorbed from a full bath. Over a period of seven days 19 test subjects bathed for twelve minutes in a one percent magnesium sulfate solution. The magnesium content was investigated both in the blood as well as in the urine. Thereby it was shown, that during the seven day application period the magnesium level rose continuously both in the blood as well as in the urine for 16 of 19 test subjects. For those test subjects that did not register any increase in the blood level, a high rise in magnesium could be determined in the urine. The results of this investigation show, that magnesium can be absorbed from a bath through the skin, and depending on the magnesium status of those concerned, is secreted again via the kidneys. (3)
Fibromyalgia study shows participants complaints improved significantly
“For all participants, all complaints improved significantly. “
The most recent study on the transdermal absorption of magnesium is supplied by the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester (USA). Here it was investigated, whether magnesium applied transdermally in the form of magnesium oil works for fibromyalgia. 40 women with the clinically determined diagnosis “Fibromyalgia” took part in the study. With the help of a special fibromyalgia questionnaire, the type and manifestation of the complaints were documented on a scale. The data were recorded at the beginning, after 2 weeks and 4 weeks treatment time. Every participant was asked to spray and massage in 4 spray strokes twice a day on the arms and legs for 4 weeks. 24 participants completed the study. For all participants, all complaints improved significantly. (4)