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Have you ever wondered why you sometimes get muscle cramps after exercise? Or why athletes are prone to taking magnesium supplements?

Magnesium is a mineral that is needed in the body for it to function efficiently. It regulates blood pressure, supports the immune system and helps with brain, nerves, heart and muscle functioning.

But while research shows that magnesium is a natural component of bones in the human body, it is important to take additional magnesium supplements for energy production, increased bone development and muscle recovery.

That is why athletes commonly increase their magnesium intake after training because it helps with the relaxation of their muscles after a gruelling session.

Benefits of Magnesium

Commonly the skeletal system in the body contains an estimated 25 grams of magnesium. Including extra magnesium into your supplements or diet, is encouraged by professionals due to the wide range of benefits it has.

It prevents or relieves migraines and headaches, reduces premenstrual symptoms such as cramps and bloating in females, reduces anxiety and aids a person’s sleep.

There are many different magnesium supplements that one can take, or you can choose to eat foods which are dense in that mineral. Some of these foods include; dark leafy greens, legumes, seeds and whole grains.

But if you are looking for a great way to supplement up to 20% of your daily magnesium requirement, we have a new solution for you!

H2O | BWT Magnesium water

Adult males need 400 – 420 mg of magnesium per day, and females need between 350 – 360 mg, according to research from the Harvard School of Health.

At H2O | BWT, our water filters ensure that the water coming out of your tap is magnesium-mineralised water, containing between 20 to 30 mg/l of magnesium.

Not only does the magnesium in our filtered water contribute towards energy creation and protein formation in the body, it also assists gene maintenance, muscle movements and nervous system regulation.

The addition of magnesium creates exceptionally soft and pleasant-tasting water, encouraging even the most resistant of water drinkers to consume more water. The magnesium-mineralised water also brings out the full flavour of tea and coffee and improves the all-around water-drinking experience.

It is very much in our ethos to care about your overall health, not just to provide clean, safe water to drink. Our water filters that add magnesium are part of this drive of ours; they ensure that the water you drink is filled with magnesium from now on!

P.S. Many of our stores dispense magnesium water for your refillable bottle.