What is Magnesium Bicarbonate & Frequently Asked Questions 

We wanted to compile a list of our most asked questions that we get from our customers. Hopefully, this blog will provide clarity about why we believe magnesium bicarbonate is the best and most natural form we would find in nature.

Why Do We Need Magnesium?

• Deeper sleep + mitigate stress + natural energy 
• May reduce anxiety + depression + improve mood
• Blood Sugar & Hormonal Regulation
• Can enhance heart & bone health
• Can enhance digestion + natural detoxifier 
• Ultimate hydration & electrolyte solution
• May reduce systemic inflammation + relaxes muscles 
• Can reduce risk of chronic disease 

Reduce Risk of Heart Disease & Heart Attacks; Up to 50% of sudden heart attacks may be due to magnesium deficiency. – Dr. James Pierce Ph.D

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, we call it the master mineral as every other mineral depends on it to function optimally, almost 42% of the body’s enzymatic functions literally depend on magnesium. Calcium contracts our muscles and magnesium relaxes our muscles. Reminder, your heart is a muscle.

Why Choose Mitigate Stress Magnesium Bicarbonate?

Our formula is the most absorbable, purest and most potent form of magnesium on the planet.  Magnesium bicarbonate is a water-suspended hydrating salt that was once found in our natural water supply, however, this is predominantly no longer the case due to modern industrialization, water treatment facilities, acid rain and chemical run off (as we stated earlier). We are simply replacing what has been stripped out of nature.

Our proprietary water suspended formula is 80-90% absorbable, whereas most other forms on the market are mass produced in labs, using chemicals, solvents, fillers, pills powders or tablet forms, which are merely 4-30% absorbable, rendering them unrecognizable by the human body and easily disposed due to their systems of delivery. Even chelated forms are only a fraction of the efficacy of magnesium bicarbonate. In other words, with our formula you absorb more magnesium per dollar without the harmful side effects commonly associated with cheap forms of magnesium, making our magnesium bicarbonate the most cost effective and safe method of delivery without sacrificing the highest quality ingredients on the market. 

What are the benefits?

1. Cardiovascular/Heart Health – Reduce Risk of Heart Disease & Heart Attacks Up to 50% of sudden heart attacks may be due to magnesium deficiency. – Dr. James Pierce Ph.D
2. Mental Health/Anti-Stress/Better Sleep – Adequate Magnesium Levels help with Enhancing Mood, Cognitive Function, While Reducing Anxiety, Pain, Depression & Stress. Magnesium is crucial for the synthesis and function of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. 
3. Energy/ATP Production + Improved Digestion – Protein Synthesis, DNA/RNA Synthesis, Cell Division/Growth + Metabolic Health & Reduced Inflammation. Adequate Magnesium has also been shown to stabilize cell membranes and is essential for cellular signaling.
4. Bone Health/Reduced Risk of Osteoporosis (60% of magnesium in our body is stored in the bones) Magnesium also plays a vital role in regulating calcium levels in the body, naturally preventing calcification build up in the soft tissue.
5. Insulin Sensitivity/Blood Sugar Regulation + Antioxidant Activity: Magnesium plays a role in glucose metabolism, low levels of magnesium are associated with insulin resistance and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Magnesium also enhances the activity of glutathione, one of the body’s most important antioxidants. This helps mitigate oxidative stress, which is linked to various chronic diseases.
6. Improved Digestion + Soothing Alkaline Electrolyte Solution Magnesium improves motility and digestive regularity. Magnesium Bicarbonate buffers acids to help balance an overly acidic body and create a more alkaline environment thus reducing systemic inflammation while maximizing your body’s hydration.
7. Natural Detoxification Agent & Hormone Regulator Magnesium has been proven to detox heavy metals out of the brain as well as excess amounts of estrogen by supporting phase 2 detoxification pathways in the liver. Magnesium also has been shown to improve the function of the adrenal glands by also reducing excess amounts of stress hormones such as cortisol.
8. Dietary Deficiency: Despite how essential it is to acquire magnesium daily, many people do not get enough in their diet, especially in the optimal form, which is magnesium bicarbonate. Most of our modern food is grown with NPK fertilizer (3 minerals), tap water, and in soil that has been virtually destroyed through years of unnatural farming practices and chemical intervention.

How and when to take it?

WHEN To Take It: Keep Magnesium Bicarbonate Away From Food – Magnesium Bicarbonate will greatly dilute your stomach acid (HCL), however, if consumed on an empty stomach, it will stimulate more HCL Production overtime, which can actually enhance digestion, so be strategic, be careful and be aware when you consume it.*

1. LAST MEAL: Always keep magnesium bicarbonate 90 minutes minimum away from your last meal.
2. NEXT MEAL: Keep magnesium bicarbonate at least 30 minutes minimum from your next meal. Magnesium bicarbonate can actually assist in digestion by stimulating HCL production. 
3. Serving suggestion: ½ Oz per serving 

HOW To Take It: Ideally, magnesium bicarbonate should be distributed in small doses throughout the day to maximize its absorption and overall efficacy. Simply add our magnesium bicarbonate into your normal, daily water intake and sip slowly throughout the day. Always start low and slow, so start with a half dose (half of the 1 ounce or even less, and sip slowly throughout the day.

3 Ways To Take Magnesium Bicarbonate:

Normal Dose ½ Ounce or more Daily either at one sitting or preferably spread throughout the day (1 Tablespoon – Start with Less)

Option A: 

Normal Dose | 1-3x Daily | Dilute 1-2 Tbsp. in 8-12 Ounces of Filtered Water | Sip, don’t gulp. (Or half of that dosage when first starting out)

Option B:  

Microdose | 1-2 Ounces All Day | Sipping throughout the day in your normal water supply (or half that dosage when first starting out) 

If your stools become too loose, you know you’ve reached your limit, however, sometimes it’s HOW you consume the dosage, again this is why we recommend spreading it thin throughout the

How long is a bottle of magnesium good for once opened?

We recommend consuming a 32oz bottle of magnesium bicarbonate within 3-6 months. Most of our clients and customers finish a bottle in a shorter time. The magnesium will not lose efficacy over time as long; as long as the magnesium isn’t heated or frozen. Drastic temperature changes can damage minerals.

Keeping the magnesium refrigerated after opening is recommended between a temperature of 38-50F, and will still be ok if left out at room temperature. 

Should the product be carbonated?

Yes, our magnesium bicarbonate should contain carbonation. Not only is magnesium super important for our bodily function, but the bicarbonate ion in and of itself plays an important role as well! 

Bicarbonate is a key component of the bicarbonate buffer system, which helps to stabilize the pH of blood (7.35-7.45) and other bodily fluids. This system involves the equilibrium between carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3-). When there is an excess of hydrogen ions (H+), bicarbonate can react with them to form carbonic acid, thus reducing acidity.

One of the remarkable features of magnesium bicarbonate is its alkalizing effect on the body. An overly acidic environment can lead to various health issues, including inflammation and metabolic disorders. Magnesium bicarbonate helps buffer acidity, promoting an optimal pH balance (Bach et al., 2016). This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with conditions like metabolic syndrome or chronic inflammation. 

In the stomach, bicarbonate ions pass almost immediately into the bloodstream in exchange for chloride ions to make hydrochloric acid (HCl). Bicarbonate water actually prepares the stomach for digestion and helps to overcome the waning production of HCl that plagues older individuals. While such knowledge has nearly disappeared from medical texts, the Materia Medica (1918 edition) had this to say about the effects of sodium bicarbonate in the stomach.

If your magnesium is not carbonated, send us an email or shoot us a text and we will gladly send you a replacement.

Is it safe for children and mothers (pregnant/breastfeeding/ttc) to take magnesium?

Technically, we cannot give medical advice – so first, please consult with your doctor or health care practitioner. With that being said, we have had all moms in various stages of their lives (listed above), try and use our magnesium products on a regular basis. We recommend always starting low and slow with our magnesium bicarbonate.

We recommend starting children off with our magnesium chloride bath flakes or spray. This is what we did with our son, before introducing bicarbonate. We let the moms make the choice on what age to start giving their toddlers/infants magnesium bicarbonate, but as a general guideline, we say after 1. 

There is magnesium bicarbonate present in pristine spring waters, so whenever you start giving your kids water to drink that is when it would seem an ideal time to introduce magnesium bicarbonate.

If you are interested in trying our premium magnesium bicarbonate electrolyte drink, click here. 

God bless,

Nick & Nathan