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Magnesium: Symptoms, food sources & functions

Adam The Nutritionist • Nov 21, 2023
Adam The Nutritionist explains Magnesium deficiency, food sources and symptoms

Introduction

Our bodies don't have much magnesium, but whatever quantity is there is imperative! Magnesium is important as a cofactor for over a hundred enzymes and it is involved in over 300 metabolic reactions. 


Magnesium is responsible for detoxification, heart rhythm and aids in synthesis of our DNA and RNA. Magnesium is a big deal!


Let's go deeper


Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms

- Personality changes

- Confusion

- Random spells of nausea

- High blood pressure

- Heart attacks

- Moody

- Hard of hearing


Food Sources of Magnesium (from greatest to least)

- Green leafy veggies

- Grass fed milk (but even non grass fed is okay)

- Wheat germ

- Oat bran

- Seafoods (especially mackerel

- Banana

People Most Susceptible to a Magnesium Deficiency:

- Diabetics

- Alcoholics

- GI disorders

- People who have a long history of using diuretics

- Older people

- Those eating a high carb/ high sugar diet

How much magnesium do I need?

Warning! Taking too much magnesium can cause overdose. This is one reason why I recommend getting magnesium from food and not pills. Please take heed to my warnings!


The RDA for magnesium is 315-400mg. For reference, a banana has about 30mg of magnesium. If you have any of the conditions mentioned above you may need to adjust your amounts accordingly


For one on one direction, schedule a call with me  to boost your magnesium through food.

Supplements?

This vitamin is best to get from food and not supplements or pills. However, if you must get a magnesium supplement try to make sure that it is a liquid and not a pill, if possible.


The supplement I would recommend is from Trace Minerals Research and the reason I am recommending it is because it is one of few supplements that are a liquid. (They are always best)


Second reason is because it has other trace minerals like boron and potassium naturally occuring from the sea!

In love with your health,

Adam The Nutritionist

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