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During warmer, sunnier periods throughout the year, we feel more flexible and well rested. But as the cold weather sets in, stiff muscles and joints often accompany restless nights. What’s causing this shift? Discover the factors behind these common discomforts and learn how magnesium glycinate can support your entire family throughout the cold-weather season. 

Why Cold Weather Can Leave You Feeling Stiff and Stressed

As the temperature drops, muscles tighten, and joints can feel less flexible. That’s the body’s way of conserving warmth. Cold air also reduces circulation, which may cause cramping or soreness. Combined with fewer daylight hours and disrupted sleep it’s no wonder many people feel tense or fatigued at this time of year. 

How Magnesium Supports Flexibility and Relaxation

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in muscle function and relaxation. That’s why getting enough magnesium can help reduce the discomfort caused by muscle stiffness and improve overall mobility during the colder months. Magnesium also plays a vital role in maintaining healthy bones and joints, which may become more vulnerable to stiffness and pain during the cold weather season. In addition, its relaxing effect on the muscular system means that magnesium can also support deeper, more restful sleep, which is especially helpful when shorter daylight hours interfere with natural sleep cycles. 

Magnesium Choices for the Whole Family

Since 2002, Pure Lab’s Magnesium Glycinate has provided superior absorption in a bowel-friendly formulation designed for replenishing the body’s magnesium levels. By including a magnesium glycinate supplement in your routine, you can better manage the tension that winter brings, allowing you to feel more comfortable and relaxed despite the chill. 

Here are our magnesium recommendations for the whole family: 

For Kids (4 to 8 Years): Try our excipient-free Magnesium Glycinate 100 mg Capsules or our Fully Reacted Magnesium Glycinate 100 mg The capsules are easy to open and mix into food and drinks. 

For Teens (9 to 18 years): Developing bodies and busy minds benefit from our Magnesium Glycinate Raspberry-Lemon Powder Mix (200 mg magnesium per serving), or our excipient-free Magnesium Glycinate Powder (165 mg magnesium per serving). These are great in a smoothie after sports, or before bed. 

For Adults:  Choose among our entire family of magnesium glycinate powders and excipient-free capsules: 

Higher Therapeutic Needs: If you suffer from painful muscle cramping or spasms or sleeping difficulties that are exacerbated by colder weather, try Pure Lab’s Magnesium Glycinate 165 mg Capsules or Powder, or Magnesium Glycinate Raspberry-Lemon Powder Mix (200 mg magnesium/serving).

First-time users: If you are new to magnesium supplementation, or you would like to start slowly with a lower dose, then our Magnesium Glycinate 100 mg Capsules are a good place to start. 

Sensitive individuals: If you want maximum absorption from a low-dose product that contains no magnesium oxide, look no further than Pure Lab’s Magnesium Glycinate Fully Reacted 100 mg Capsules. 

Extra Support for Cold Weather Stress

For Circulatory System Support: The heart works harder in cold weather to keep us warm. If you have blood pressure and/or cholesterol concerns, consider Pure Lab’s Magnesium Glycinate + Taurine + CoQ10 - -  a synergistic trio of research-supported nutrients for cardiovascular health.

For the over-stimulated, busy brain: Pure Lab’s Magnesium Glycinate + L-Theanine combines our best-absorbing, bowel-friendly magnesium formulation with l-theanine in a 2:1 ratio to provide synergistic relaxation benefits. 

For Sleep Support: Trouble falling asleep? Take Pure Lab’s Magnesium Glycinate + Melatonin one hour before bedtime. For trouble staying asleep, take it right before you “hit” the pillow and turn off the lights. 

Ease Tension Before Winter Hits

Whether it’s the cold wind you face stepping in and out the door, a brisk walk to the bus stop, or restless nights worrying about your holiday season to-do list, magnesium glycinate supports your hard-working muscles, easing tension in both body and mind. Start your chosen magnesium formulation before the harshest weather of the season arrives and you’ll feel better prepared to face ‘Old Man Winter’ this time around. 

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