A Doctor’s Take on the Mineral That Supports Women’s Wellness

In today’s world, women are expected to be everywhere at once, leading at work, hosting at home, showing up for friends, and somehow still prioritising personal wellness. Amid the chaos, small, intentional choices can make a profound difference. For me, one of the most underestimated tools in a woman’s wellness toolkit is magnesium.

Magnesium is quietly remarkable. It supports hundreds of processes in the body, from nerve function and muscle health to energy production and hormonal balance. For women, its impact goes beyond the basics: it can ease stress, improve sleep, stabilise mood during hormonal fluctuations, and even support fertility. In short, it’s a subtle, science-backed ally for women navigating busy, modern lives.

Stress, in particular, is one of the biggest challenges I see in my work. Chronic stress disrupts hormones and leaves us feeling depleted. Magnesium acts as a natural relaxant, calming the nervous system and helping to regulate cortisol levels. It also supports restorative sleep, allowing the body to recover and recharge for the day ahead.

Yet magnesium does more than soothe; it energises. Supporting cellular energy production and nutrient metabolism, it helps counter fatigue without overstimulation. It also plays a key role in menstrual wellness, relaxing muscles, reducing inflammation, and stabilising mood swings. For women trying to conceive, magnesium contributes to reproductive health by supporting ovulation and overall hormonal balance.

Despite these benefits, many women are deficient. Modern diets, dominated by processed foods and mineral-depleted soils, rarely provide enough magnesium. That’s why thoughtful supplementation can be so impactful. Forms like magnesium glycinate, citrate, and malate are gentle on digestion and highly bioavailable. At Shake Your Plants, we’ve included magnesium malate in our Water+ electrolyte powder to give busy women an effortless wellness boost, integrating science-backed nutrition into a modern lifestyle.

Magnesium doesn’t demand attention; it quietly supports the body and mind, helping women navigate their days with calm, energy, and balance. In my work, I’ve seen firsthand how this often-overlooked mineral can transform wellness from a “to-do” into a lived experience, helping women feel empowered, resilient, and in tune with their bodies.

About the author

Dr. Jacqueline Zhan Fraise is Chief Innovation Officer at Shake Your Plants, a plant-based wellness brand redefining hydration. With a Doctor of Science in Integrative Healthcare and Clinical Nutrition, she combines clinical expertise, culinary artistry, and global experience across China, Singapore, and the U.S. to make wellness accessible, science-backed, and enjoyable for modern lifestyles.