80% of people are deficient in this vital mineral.
Dr. Axe states: "Take note of this… only 1% of magnesium
in your body is in your bloodstream, so often you can have deficiency
and it would not even be discovered by a common blood test."Going through magnesium deficiency myself I know how important it is to get back to a optimal level. Below I list the most common signs that you might be magnesium deficient.
1. Leg Cramps
Magnesium supplies our neuromuscular system. When we are deficient we can suffer from leg cramps and restless leg syndrome. Start eating magnesium rich foods (see below) and notice if it helps. If not, try supplementing starting at 100mg in evening.
2. Fatigue
This was my indicator that I had magnesium deficiency. Chronic fatigue is a major problem with women in particular. "The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that 300-1.000 mg of Magnesium per day.
3. Type II Diabetes
According to Dr. Axe there was a study in UK that "diets rich in Magnesium have shown to significantly loser the risk of type 2 diabetes because of magnesium's role of sugar metabolism." Best supplementation has been shown to be 100mg/day.
4. Anxiety
Magnesium makes you chill out. So what a great way to help ease anxiety. Magnesium affects how your central nervous system. I've seen 100-400mg/day works for people.
5. Insomnia
As stated above magnesium can help you chill out. This mineral is vital for GABA function (a neurotransmitter to calm down the brain). Dr. Axe suggests taking 400mg of magnesium before bed.
Supplementation
Because our soil here in America is so nutrient deficient it affects or foods. Many foods might not have the amount of magnesium in them you need. Note: While these are symptoms of magnesium deficient, it doesn't mean you are 100% deficient in the mineral.
There is no harm in supplementing. It is almost impossible to overdose on magnesium supplementation. The general sign is experiencing loose bowels after 500-600mg. I like Magnesium Citrate in buffered form with some warm water. If you have gut problems I recommend not taking tablets. It is also best to take magnesium in the evening, since it can make you chill and relaxed.
Don't want to take supplements? Below are foods rich in magnesium...
(Resources: Draxe.com (information and picture), Naturalsocoety.com)
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