5 Fun Facts About Magnesium You’ll Want to Know

At Bodywork Energetics, magnesium is at the heart of everything we do — from soothing sore muscles to supporting deeper rest and overall wellness. But beyond being a household buzzword, this mineral is actually one of the most essential nutrients your body needs to thrive.

Here are five fun (and important!) facts about magnesium that might just change how you think about your self-care routine

1. Your body can’t make magnesium on its own.

Magnesium is an essential mineral, meaning your body can’t produce it — you have to get it from outside sources like food or topical absorption. Unfortunately, many people don’t get enough from diet alone, which can lead to fatigue, tension, and poor sleep quality.

2. Stress drains your magnesium levels.

When you’re under stress (emotional or physical), your body uses up magnesium more quickly. Over time, that depletion can lead to a vicious cycle — low magnesium makes you feel more anxious or tense, and more stress burns through what little you have left. Supporting your body with magnesium helps break that loop.

3. Magnesium helps your muscles relax.

This is a big one — magnesium is directly involved in how your muscles contract and release. Without enough of it, your body literally can’t let go of tension. That’s why magnesium is such a key ally for easing sore muscles, stiffness, and post-workout recovery.

4. It promotes deeper, more restorative sleep.

Magnesium supports the parasympathetic nervous system — the part responsible for helping you unwind. It also plays a role in producing melatonin, the sleep hormone. So, replenishing magnesium can help quiet the mind and prepare your body for truly restful sleep.

5. Topical magnesium works fast.

When applied through the skin, magnesium is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, bypassing digestion and getting straight to work where it’s needed most. It’s an ideal way to target local tension, cramps, or pain — and it’s gentle enough for everyday use.

Bringing relief home.

Our small-batch Relief Magnesium Cream is handmade with care to help you relax, restore, and renew — naturally. Whether you’re managing stress, sore muscles, or restless nights, magnesium can be one of your body’s best tools for balance and wellbeing.

From our hands to your home.