Earth’s Purest Source: Zechstein.
For Origin, our pure source means the connection to the Zechstein Sea. The Zechstein Sea was an inland sea that stretched over what is now North-western Europe about 250 million years ago and is the same sea from which life on land evolved. The Zechstein Sea - at a depth of about 1600 meters has undergone 5 cycles of flood and drought over a period of several million years.
World-Unique.
The world-unique Zechstein source contains the purest natural mineral Bischofite. This is the combination of magnesium chloride and hexahydrate (MgCl2 · 6H2O). Many researchers advocate magnesium chloride as the most effective and natural form of dietary supplement.
Zechstein magnesium is uniquely sourced near Veendam in Groningen, Netherlands. Our founders actually live above the Zechstein subterranean sea, sourcing magnesium locally. They believe in the powerful benefits of this pure natural magnesium and want to share it with the world. This is the origin story of Origin.
Dutch Origin.
Zechstein Magnesium FAQ
The Zechstein Sea was an ancient inland sea that covered large parts of Northwest Europe around 250 million years ago. Through millions of years of natural evaporation and isolation, deep mineral layers were formed, including bischofite (magnesium chloride hexahydrate). These unique geological conditions make the Zechstein Sea the purest natural source of magnesium in the world.
Zechstein magnesium is located at a depth of approximately 1,600 meters, completely sealed off from air, pollution, and modern environmental influences. As a result, it is free from heavy metals and contaminants. Its natural form, magnesium chloride (MgCl₂ · 6H₂O), is widely regarded by researchers as one of the most effective and bioavailable forms of magnesium.
Yes. Zechstein magnesium is locally extracted in Veendam, Groningen (The Netherlands). It is obtained sustainably from the underground Zechstein layer without traditional mining or chemical processing. This makes it not only exceptionally pure, but also a unique Dutch natural product with a fully transparent origin.
Origin works directly with the original Zechstein source, without blending or dilution with other magnesium types. Our founders literally live above the underground Zechstein Sea and extract the magnesium locally. This guarantees maximum purity, traceability, and quality. No synthetic magnesium, no polluted oceans, just pure, natural Zechstein magnesium from the Netherlands.
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