Description
Some people would rather put magnesium on than take it in. A spray lets you aim it at the spot that is bothering you, usually a calf that cramps at night or shoulders that have been up by your ears all day.
What it is
Life-Flo Pure Magnesium Oil Spray is a concentrated solution of magnesium chloride. It is not an oil in the usual sense; the name comes from how it feels on the skin. The maker says the magnesium is mined from the ancient Zechstein seabed in the Netherlands, with nothing added and nothing removed. It is described as non-greasy, without an unpleasant odor, suitable for daily use and not tested on animals. The bottle holds 8 fl oz.
How people use it
- Sprayed on and rubbed into tight muscles after activity.
- On calves and feet before bed.
- As a skin-based alternative to magnesium capsules.
Honest notes
Magnesium sprays can tingle or sting, especially on freshly shaved or broken skin, and some people find it itchy at first. Diluting it or rinsing after twenty minutes is a common way around that. How much magnesium the skin actually takes up is debated, so treat it as a comfort routine rather than a replacement for a diet or a supplement your doctor has suggested. Keep it away from eyes and open cuts.
Check first
Ask your doctor before using magnesium in any form if you have kidney problems, are pregnant or nursing, or take prescription medication.
If muscle cramps are a regular visitor, the free Pain Check-Up can help you spot the pattern, and the sports injury and recovery groups are full of people with the same calves.
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