Magnesium is a crucial mineral to the overall body’s functionality, such as balanced blood pressure, strong bones and a stable heart rhythm. What most do not realize, is that many are actually deficient in it.
Many farms nowadays have depleted soil, which means that plants are lower in it. This also includes animals that are grass-fed.
Deficiency
Not sure if you’re deficient in magnesium? Here are some possible clues:
- Sugar addict
- Take calcium
- Consume soda and other sugary drinks
- Diagnosed with celiac disease or other digestive disorders
- Eat a lot of processed food
- Type 2 diabetic
- Do not eat your veggies
- Take prescription medications
Symptoms
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include:
- Calcified arteries
- Muscle cramps or spasms
- Anxiety/Depression
- High blood pressure
- Imbalanced hormones
- Drastic pregnancy problems
- Insomnia
- Low energy
- Brittle bones
- Other mineral deficiencies
Treatment
Ways to consume more magnesium include:
- Dark chocolate
- Nuts & seeds; pumpkin seeds and almonds
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Leafy greens; spinach and chard
- Topical creams
- Liquid form
- Supplements