Benefits of Magnesium

FACT: Almost 90 % of people don’t get enough benefits of magnesium.

This causes many problems.

Magnesium deficiency symptoms:

leg cramps, migraines, fatigue, loss of appetite, depression, nausea

Magnesium Food Sources

1. pumpkin seeds

2. spinach

3. soybeans

4. salmon

5. halibut

Grilling fish is quick and easy.

What Does Magnesium Do For You?

Magnesium is required for more than 300 metabolic reactions in the body. For one, it assists your body in absorbing calcium and potassium, two other essential minerals.

Research found that magnesium may help prevent cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. In fact, people with low magnesium are twice as likely to develop heart disease. This mineral makes bones stronger, helps prevent abnormal blood clots, and keeps blood pressure low.

Magnesium also helps dissolve painful kidney stones.

Calcium Without Magnesium

Because of general awareness, people generally get more calcium than they do magnesium. This causes problems, because your body can only absorb calcium when magnesium is present.

So what happens to all the unabsorbed calcium?

It sticks in your muscles, causing cramps and even fibromyalgia. It sticks in your joints, causing arthritis. It sticks in your kidneys, causing kidney stones. And it sticks in your arteries, causing plaque buildup.

A good rule is to take twice as much magnesium as calcium.

Magnesium and Pregnancy

Pregnant or soon-to-be pregnant women should take note here.

Studies have shown that taking magnesium supplements during pregnancy significantly reduces the
incidence of birth defects.

A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported:

70 percent less mental retardation
90 percent less cerebral palsy

Dangers of Magnesium Supplements

Healthy adults who eat varied and healthy foods don't need to take a magnesium supplement. High doses of magnesium can cause diarrhea.

But you'll almost always find magnesium on the ingredient list of a multi-nutrient supplement. It's a fine nutrient to include.

People taking prescription medication or daily over-the-counter drugs should consult their doctor. Ingredients in supplements may interact negatively with their pharmaceuticals.