By Charlotte Dormon, Wellness Writer for Correxiko
When we think about gut health, we often think about probiotics or fibre. Today we are looking at the role of magnesium and why this essential mineral can help us improve our digestive wellbeing.
Magnesium is involved in over 300 bodily processes, and your gut is one of the systems that depends on it the most. From keeping your bowels moving to calming the nervous system that controls digestion, magnesium is a magnificent mineral for a calm, healthy and happy gut.
Why Magnesium Matters for Gut Health
Here’s how magnesium plays a key role in supporting digestion and gut function:
1. Alleviates Constipation and Supports Regularity
Magnesium helps relax the muscles in the intestinal wall, supporting smooth and regular bowel movements. This is why those who struggle with sluggish digestion, bloating, or occasional constipation may find that magnesium provides significant relief, leading to more comfortable and regular bowel movements.
2. Reduces Gut-Related Stress
The gut and brain are deeply connected via the gut-brain axis. When you're stressed, anxious, or tense, it can trigger symptoms like bloating, indigestion and IBS flare-ups. Magnesium supports the parasympathetic nervous system—the "rest and digest" mode—helping your body to relax and digest more effectively.
3. Improves Gut Motility
Magnesium is essential for gut motility—the wave-like movements that move food through your digestive tract. Low levels of magnesium can slow this process down, contributing to uncomfortable fullness, gas, or even a bacterial imbalance due to food staying in the system for too long.
4. Supports Gut Lining & Microbiome Health
Emerging research suggests that magnesium may play a role in supporting a healthy gut barrier and microbial balance. It helps regulate inflammation in the gut and supports the health of the cells that line your intestinal walls—your first line of defence for keeping toxins out and nutrients in.
"Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for total body health, yet it’s often overlooked. For people struggling with digestive discomfort, low energy, or poor sleep, low magnesium levels may be a contributing factor. Supporting the gut with the right form of magnesium can have a wide-reaching effect on how you feel each day."
— Dr. Dinuk Dissanayake,
What Makes Correxiko Magnesium So Special.
Many magnesium supplements use forms like magnesium oxide or citrate, which are known to be poorly absorbed. These forms of magnesium may irritate sensitive tummies and can cause a great deal of discomfort, especially for those who have conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Correxiko’s Multi-Potent Magnesium Capsules are carefully formulated with:
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Magnesium Bisglycinate – a gentle, highly absorbable form of magnesium that is ideal for the digestive system and won't cause loose stools
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Natural Marine Magnesium – sourced from seawater, rich in trace minerals that further support metabolic and digestive health
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Free from magnesium oxide, artificial fillers, or anything that could upset your gut
A Healthier Gut, A Happier You
Your gut is at the core of your wellbeing—literally. From immune resilience to hormone balance, energy levels to mood, the state of your digestion impacts how you feel every day.
Adding a gentle, high-quality magnesium supplement like Correxiko Magnesium Capsules is a helpful way to:
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Support regularity and smoother digestion
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Calm gut-related stress and tension
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Promote a balanced, resilient digestive system
If you have a question for our health advisors about gut health or any of our products in the Corrrexiko range, please email clientcare@correxiko.com
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