Magnesium is most often thought of when we feel muscle cramps. But this important mineral is useful for so much more, being involved in more than 300 chemical reactions in the body. It can help to reduce fatigue and has a beneficial effect on relaxation. More than half of the magnesium in our bodies is found in our bones, and magnesium helps bone health by regulating calcium levels in the body. It also has a beneficial effect on our skin, helping to regulate collagen production, which is essential for the health of our skin, hair and nails. Providing our bodies with sufficient magnesium will also help our metabolism to function better, which in turn will help us to manage our weight and boost our energy levels.

Are you one of those who take food supplements as effervescent tablets that dissolve in water? If you really want to give your body what it needs to function optimally, this is not the best solution. Simply put - you won't benefit much from taking effervescent tablets, as they are ineffective compared to other forms of supplements. Why?

Your body will absorb less magnesium. Magnesium needs an acidic environment for normal absorption in the stomach. Effervescent tablets often contain citric acid or other agents - these agents cause effervescence when dissolved in water and this can raise the pH of the resulting solution. This higher pH can then reduce the solubility of magnesium, which in turn affects its absorption. Effervescent tablets often contain magnesium oxide, which has a lower potency than other types of magnesium. It is also less soluble in water and is not absorbed efficiently by the body. Other ingredients in effervescent tablets, such as flavourings, sweeteners or binders, can also have a negative effect on the absorption or effectiveness of magnesium.

Plain tablets are very easy to take, as they can be taken anywhere with some liquid. Effervescent tablets usually need to be dissolved in more liquid, which is not always the most convenient, especially if you don't like the taste of the fizzy drink at all.

People often do not know that taking effervescent tablets also carries the risk of gastrointestinal side effects, even flatulence or diarrhoea. Taking plain tablets does not carry this risk, and taking plain tablets or capsules will ensure that your body receives an optimal and even supply of magnesium throughout the day. Effervescent tablets usually have added ingredients to improve the taste. These ingredients do not provide any benefit and should be avoided.

HEKA products are renowned for their high active ingredient content and high-quality raw materials, which ensure maximum potency. HEKA Magnesium + B6 capsules are designed to ensure maximum absorption, so your body really does get everything it needs to function optimally. Magnesium is also supplemented with vitamin B6, which is even more powerful and effective in this combination.