Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body and impacts blood pressure, metabolism, immune function, and many other aspects of health.
It is the antedote to stress, the most powerful relaxation mineral available and can help improve sleep.
Some experts claim that magnesium deficiency is the single largest health problem in our world today. It has been linked to inflammation in the body and higher CRP levels.
You may be magnesium deficient is you are experiencing:
- Muscle spasms and cramps
- Anxiety or depression
- High blood pressure
- Sleep disturbances
- Migraines and Headaches
- Constipation
- Menstrual cramps
- Palpitations
The reason we are so deficient is that our diet is mostly devoid of magnesium. Magnesium is found in sea vegetables, nuts, green and beans. To add to that, it is depleted with excessive alcohol, coffee, sodas, chronic stress and prescription medications.
The best way to fix this deficiency is to:
Eat foods that are high in magnesium.
- These foods include Kelp, wheat bran, wheat germ, almonds, cashews, buckwheat, brazil nuts, dulse, filberts, millet, pecans, walnuts, rye, tofu, soy beans, brown rice, figs, dates, collard greens, shrimp, avocado, parsley, beans, barley, dandelion greens, and garlic
Take Magnesium supplements
- Look for a well absorbed magnesium form including citrate or glycinate. Try to avoid forms such as magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate and oxide.
- Most people benefit from 400-500mg a day.
