Magnesium - what you should know!
- Crystal Perez
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min read
Magnesium is one of seven essential minerals that the body needs in significant amounts to function and maintain good health. Magnesium plays many crucial roles in the body, such as supporting muscle and nerve function and energy production. Chronically low levels can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis.
Magnesium helps to regulate and facilitate many essential bodily functions.
Magnesium plays a crucial role in supporting the following aspects of our health:
Heart health. Regulates nerve and muscle function throughout the body, including the heart muscle. Magnesium helps the heart maintain a healthy rhythm and is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and cholesterol production.
Bone health. Crucial for normal bone structure, magnesium plays a critical role in both bone formation and the maintenance of bone density as we age.
Metabolic health. Facilitates the digestion of fatty acids and proteins and helps to regulate blood glucose levels.
Sleep. Plays a key role in supporting deep, restorative sleep by regulating certain neurotransmitters that calm the nervous system and allow the brain to transition to a restful state.
Stress management. Helps to reduce the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body.
Signs of low magnesium
Unexplained Nausea.
Insomnia
Constipation.
Headaches.
Nighttime leg cramps.
Numbness or tingling in the legs or hands.
General body weakness.
Tremors.
Heart palpitations.
Heightened anxiety and/or depression
Magnesium Rich Foods - organic supplements are sometimes needed when our diet does not meet needed levels of vitamins and minerals.
Dark chocolate.
Avocados.
Nuts
Legumes
Tofu.
Seeds.
Whole grains.
Some fatty fish.
Bananas
Leafy Greens
Take Away: Our diets rarely provide us with the nutrients that we need on a daily basis and sometimes we need extra help with getting on track. Please consult a trusted medical professional if you are experiencing any concerning health issues and if you need to talk further about supplementing your diet.
Stay tuned for the 7 Essential Minerals Our Bodies Need
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