MAGNESIUM OXIDE

Overview of Stauber’s Magnesium Oxide

Stauber is the leading distributor of Konoshima’s STARMAG Magnesium Oxide from Japan.  This high purity magnesium is extracted from seawater and is available in powder and granular form. There are several grade options that vary in level of moisture content, bulk density, magnesium content, and loss on ignition.  Magnesium oxide is a relatively dense mineral material in powder and granular form, and color is typically white to very light pink.  This ingredient is primarily used in dietary supplements for the use of mineral fortification.

Magnesium for Overall Health

Magnesium (Mg) is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and the eighth most abundant element found in the earth’s crust.  Magnesium is also found in the sea, in plants, and in animals.  It is naturally present in many foods, can be added to food products, available as a dietary supplement, and present in some medicines (such as antacids and laxatives).  READ MORE

What Does Magnesium Oxide Do?

Magnesium is an important mineral needed by the human body, as it is involved in almost every physical process in the body. The adult human skeleton houses 50-60% of the magnesium in the human body. The remaining magnesium occurs in the muscles and other soft tissue. As an essential mineral, magnesium functions as a catalyst to aid the many biochemical processes in the body.  READ MORE

Learn more about our Magnesium Oxide Partners: