11 REASONS YOU NEED MAGNESIUM

Mar 27, 2023

WHY YOU NEED ADEQUATE MAGNESIUM

Magnesium plays a crucial role in your health and plays a role in the proper functioning of every single cell in your body.

Among its most important functions are regulating blood sugar, insulin levels, nerve function, muscle function, blood pressure and immune health. It helps stimulate bone growth and plays a key role in the structure of our DNA and the reaction of antioxidants in the body.

Studies have also linked adequate magnesium intake to improved athletic performance due to its role in muscle functioning, oxygen uptake, energy production & electrolyte balance.

Unfortunately, most people don’t get enough magnesium in their diets. This is due to a number of factors…

Depleted soil conditions in most parts of the world means that our food is lower in magnesium.
Fluoride in our water supply binds to magnesium, making magnesium levels low.
Sugar & caffeine are common substances but can deplete the body’s magnesium levels.
Stress also taxes the endocrine system, depleting our body's magnesium levels

11 BENEFITS OF MAGNESIUM

Helps regulate digestion and ease constipation, bloating and heartburn
Helps you get better sleep by activating the parasympathetic nervous system
Linked with lower risk of type 2 diabetes because of its role in insulin regulation
Linked with lower risk of heart disease, heart failure, heart attacks
May help alleviate anxiety and depression due to its role in calming the nervous system
Helps ease headaches/migraines
Regulates hormones
Reduces inflammation in the body
Can relieve symptoms of PMS
Stimulates bone health
Improves athletic performance

9 REASONS YOU MAY NEED MORE MAGNESIUM

You’re abnormally fatigued
You’re experiencing frequent muscle spasms/twitches
You’re struggling to get through a workout that you normally wouldn't
You’re experiencing constipation
Your blood pressure is increasing
You’re having trouble sleeping
You’re experiencing an irregular heartbeat
You’re experiencing depression & anxiety
You’re experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance

These could all be linked to other issues of course, but magnesium can play a role here!

WHERE TO GET MAGNESIUM

Many people are deficient in magnesium, but luckily this mineral is widely available and found in a variety of foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and beans.

Here’s a list of foods you can add to your grocery list to make sure you’re reaping the benefits of magnesium:

Almonds, peanuts, cashews
Pumpkin seeds
Peanut butter
Beans
Cooked spinach/swiss chard
Potatoes
Brown rice
Oatmeal
Salmon
Banana
Raisins
Dark chocolate (at least 70%)
Yogurt
Avocado

I recommend a magnesium supplement as well. Taking around 400mg a night can help promote relaxation and restful sleep.

This is the one I use on a nightly basis!

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