Magnesium is important for overall health (Copy)
It is actually one of my daily supplements
Mg” the relaxation mineral”
This mineral is in charge of over 300 vital processes in our body.
Mg is a wonder mineral for hormone balance
Mg regulates the making of cholesterol. Cholesterol is needed for progesterone, estrogen and testosterone production.
Magnesium activates vitamin D. Supplement Magnesium and spend time in the sun and you will not need to supplement vitamin-D.
Magnesium supports thyroid health
Magnesium is anti-inflammatory
Magnesium supports our immune system
Magnesium improves our sleep quality
Magnesium is needed for your cells to make energy
Why are most of us deficient in magnesium?
(It is actually a big health problem in the world)
our soils are depleted, the foods we eat have up to 90% less magnesium than they did 100 years ago (Workinger et al., 2018)
our bodies dump a lot of magnesium during stress
many plant-based foods have antinutrients that can block magnesium absorption (oxalates, phytates)
caffeine depletes magnesium as do alcohol and lack of sleep.
refined carbs and sugar consumption “eat” magnesium. We need 28 molecules of magnesium to metabolize 1 molecule of fructose-sugar (high fructose corn syrup)
You should check your magnesium levels
if you eat refined carbs & sugar on a regular basis
if you drink sugary drinks
if you supplement calcium
if you drink calcium-rich tap water
if you have Diabetes
if you hardly ever eat leafy greens and veggies
if you are under pressure daily
Signs of a low magnesium status
muscle cramps and stiffness
calcification in your body
anxiety and depression
high blood pressure
hormone imbalance
insomnia
osteoporosis
low energy
How to keep your magnesium level high
Eat magnesium rich food like leafy greens, nuts, especially almonds and dark chocolate
Cut down on refined carbs and sugar
Manage your stress
Try to cut down on coffee and alcohol
Take Epsom salt baths
Consider supplementing Magnesium,
If you are interested in doing more for your overall health.
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