Signs You May Be Magnesium Deficient
Magnesium is the most important mineral that our body needs to thrive successfully. Without it, a disease will surface. Magnesium helps to regulate calcium, potassium, and sodium, plus if we’re deficient in it, over 300 biochemical actions will occur inefficiently or not at all. Magnesium deficiency has been associated with many diseases and is the missing cure is some according to Dr. Norman Shealy, one of the world’s leading experts in natural chronic pain relief solutions. So what are the signs if we’re magnesium deficient? What are the causes? What are the symptoms?
What Causes Magnesium Deficiency
There are so many causes and all of these factors deplete our magnesium reserve very rapidly.
♥Soil depletion means our crops no longer have the same vitamins and minerals they did even 10 years ago.
♥Genetically Modified Organisms.
♥Poor diet
♥Things like aluminum drink containers, antiperspirants, and baking powder can block normal magnesium functions.
♥Environmental pollutants in the air, soil, water
♥Emotional stressors
♥Hectic lifestyles
♥Digestive diseases can cause malabsorption of minerals
♥Prescription drugs encourage magnesium depletion.
Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency can affect in essence every organ system in our bodies.
♥Leg Cramps – low magnesium is the major cause of cramps everywhere in the body–this includes feet and legs. In fact, 78% of people who suffer from leg cramps are severely magnesium deficient. Restless legs are another indicator that you are magnesium deficient.
♥Your central nervous system is markedly affected by magnesium deficiency. Some of the symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, hyperactivity, and panic attacks. It’s suggested that you take about 400 mg of magnesium at dinner or before bed; it’s a natural relaxant and sedative. Adding magnesium-rich foods to your diet is also important.
♥High blood pressure — the ratio of magnesium to calcium should be 2:1. This ratio supports proper blood pressure and protects the heart. There is a connection between low calcium and magnesium-deficiency; it lends itself toward hypertension or high blood pressure.
♥Fatigue & lethargy — fatigue, weakness, and low energy are frequent symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Chronic Fatigue is an example of people being low in magnesium.
♥Up to 50% of headaches have been linked to magnesium deficiency as well.
♥Obesity — many overweight people are undernourished because they are filling up with nutrient and fiber deficient foods. Having an imbalanced diet, they deprive themselves of vital minerals like Magnesium which supports the brain’s sensitivity to leptin.
♥Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle and deteriorate due to mineral deficiencies and other factors. Magnesium can help build bones unlike anything else along with calcium, Vit D, Vit K and collagen.
♥Type II Diabetes— one of the main causes of Type II diabetes, is magnesium deficiency. Diets rich in magnesium have been shown to lower the risk of this condition.
Dr. Josh Axe recommends you take the following:
- Magnesium Chelate — bonds to multiple amino acids and is highly absorbable by the body. (Dr. Mercola)
- Magnesium Threonate —can infiltrate the mitochondrial membrane
- Magnesium Chloride Oil — Oil form which can pass through the skin and into the body — great for those who struggle with digestive issues like malabsorption.
- Magnesium Glycinate – highly absorbable
- Magnesium Citrate – great for constipation
Disclaimer: This article is not offering any medical advice. If you have any magnesium deficiency symptoms or signs, seek advice from your medical providers.