MPA Caps

MPA Caps
120 vegetarian capsules

The Possible Benefits of MPA Caps, a Dietary Supplement
• May helps maintain normal muscle and nerve functions*
• May help promote normal blood pressure and keep heart rhythm steady*

Magnesium and potassium are essential minerals needed in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium is needed to maintain normal muscle and nerve functions whereas potassium works with sodium to maintain the body's water balance.

A recent study reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reiterates the alarming effects low levels of magnesium can have on the human heart.

In a double-blind, crossover study, researchers studied 22 postmenopausal women who stayed in a metabolic unit and consumed a diet of conventional foods containing either less than one-half of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of magnesium or more than the RDA (greater than 320 mg/day) for magnesium. The subjects were randomly assigned to the two groups.

Women consuming the low levels of magnesium had lower concentrations of magnesium in their erythrocytes, serum, and urine. In addition, the incidence of irregular heartbeats increased in women consuming low dietary magnesium.

According to the researchers, adults who consume excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol, who take diuretics, or who live in soft water areas need to consume more magnesium as these three factors deplete magnesium levels and increase the risk of irregular heart beats.

Magnesium is non toxic; the only side effect of high doses is loose stools. It can be consumed up to bowel tolerance.

In another recent study published in the journal Neurology, individuals who consume the least potassium are more likely to have a stroke. Numerous studies have found that low potassium intake and low serum potassium are associated with an increased chance of dying from a stroke.

Researchers studied 5,600 men and women older than 65 years who had not experienced a stroke at the beginning of the study. They measured the serum potassium level, determined the dietary potassium intake and the diuretic use of subjects, then followed the participants for 4 to 8 years. During that time, they recorded the incidence and types of strokes.

Diuretic users and non-diuretic users both experienced an increased risk for stroke. Diuretic users had a low serum potassium level and an increased risk of stroke. In non-diuretic users, low dietary potassium intake was associated with an increased risk for stroke.

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Bottle: 120
Amount Per Serving:
Magnesium (from 500mg of magnesium aspartate) 100 mg

Potassium (from 450mg potassium aspartate) 99 mg
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methycellulose (vegetarian capsule)
Suggested Use: Take 1 - 6 capsules daily

Contains no added starch, salt, wheat, gluten, corn, coloring, or dairy products.

*As per US federal guidelines, we need to inform you that these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.