Magnesium
Magnesium is used by every cell in the body and assists with more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. There are some signs to watch for to know if you may be deficient:
Anxiety
Stress
Sleep restlessness
Foggy head
Decreased memory
Depression (catalyst for regulating serotonin)
ADD/ADHD
Bipolar
Muscle cramps or restless leg syndrome
Constipation
Insomnia
Chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia
PMS
Osteopenia or osteoporosis
Migranes
Eye twitches
Numbness or tingling in extremities
Heart disease
Recurrent material and fungal infections: sinus, vaginal, ear, lung, throat (this is due to low Nitric oxide levels)
What does Magnesium do or help with:
Required for cellular ATP
Required for activation of Vitamin D
Muscle and nerve function
Brain function
Heart and kidney function
Helps prevent liver and kidney damage
Helps regulate blood sugar
Helps regulate blood pressure
Lowers the damage of EMF
There are also some competitors, or inhibitors, that decrease magnesium absorption. Here are some examples:
Alcohol
Low intake of greens
Salt
Coffee
Soda (phosphoric acid)
Sweating
Stress
Lack of sleep
Excess mensuration
Diuretics
Food Sources include:
Dark leafy greens
Avocados
Raw cacao nibs or unsweetened cocoa powder
Pumpkin, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, Brazilian nuts
Coriander, chives, parsley, mustard seeds, fennel and basil
Ways to take your Magnesium:
400 mg a day
Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) bath
Topical magnesium gel or lotion
Can be taken with or without food. Take with vitamin C and calcium
