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Category: > Remedies > 32 Signs That You Need More Magnesium Right Now (And How To Get It)

32 Signs That You Need More Magnesium Right Now (And How To Get It)

Oct 24, 2017 Carly Fraser Post contains aAffiliate links Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Oct 30, 2018

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If you don’t get enough magnesium every day, you’re doing your body a huge disservice. This mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, and is responsible for proper bowel function, heart muscle contraction, relaxation of blood vessels, regulation of blood sugar levels, proper bone and teeth formation, creation of ATP (energy molecules of the body), and reduces cancer risk.

So, you can see why not getting enough may be severely hindering your health and overall potential for feeling vibrant and lively every single day.

In 2009, the World Health Organization published a report that stated over 75% of Americans consumed less magnesium than they needed. That’s quite a lot, considering magnesium is the 4th most abundant mineral in the body (along side calcium, potassium, and phosphorous).

Why Is Magnesium So Important?

As mentioned above, magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. These reactions govern protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation and so much more.

Magnesium allows nerves to send messages in the brain and nervous system, and is a healthy part of bone and a necessary element in healthy calcium regulation. It is involved in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes, a process that is important for nerve pulse conduction, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm (1).

Magnesium must be continually supplied to the body as it is needed on an on-going daily basis. When we don’t take in adequate magnesium every day, our bodies either remove magnesium from our bones (where it is desperately needed), or functions in deficiency.

When we become magnesium deficient, the balance of other minerals in the body is also disrupted, which can cause problems that reverberate throughout the body’s systems.

32 Signs To Look Out For:

Low magnesium intake has been linked to the following conditions:
– Osteoporosis (50-60% magnesium is stored in the bones!)
– High blood pressure
– Type II diabetes
– Asthma
– Anxiety
– Seizures
– Dizziness
– Confusion
– Memory loss
– Potassium deficiency (can cause extreme thirst, irritability, and fluid retention)
– Muscle cramps or tremors
– Irregular heart beat
– Fatigue
– Depression
– Migraines
– Hypertension
– Blood clots
– Difficulty swallowing
– Liver and kidney disease
– Bowel disease
– Calcium deficiency
– Constipation
– Respiratory difficulties
– Nausea
– Fertility issues
– Insomnia
– Tooth decay
– Hypoglycaemia
– Raynaud’s syndrome
– Personality changes
– Loss of appetite
– Reduced ability to learn

Certain people are more prone to magnesium deficiency, such as those with gastrointestinal diseases, diabetes, alcohol dependence, or adults over the age of 50.

Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for Magnesium

How To Get More Magnesium

The good thing about being magnesium deficient is that you can easily reverse it.

Adding more magnesium-rich foods into your diet, such as those listed below, can help you increase your levels.

Foods high in magnesium:
– Cacao (272 mg, 68% DV)
– Hemp Seeds (per 1/4 cup – 256 mg, 64% DV)
– Pumpkin Seeds (per 1/4 cup – 184 mg, 46% DV)
– Chia Seeds (per 1/4 cup – 130 mg, 34% DV)
– Sesame Seeds (per 1/4 cup – 126 mg, 32% DV)
– Sunflower Seeds (per 1/4 cup – 113 mg, 29% DV)
– Cashews (per 1/4 cup – 110 mg, 27% DV)
– Almonds (per 1/4 cup – 100 mg, 25% DV)
– Spinach (79 mg, 20% DV)
– Swiss Chard (81 mg, 20% DV)
– Tempeh (77 mg, 19% DV)
– Beet Greens (70 mg, 17% DV)
– Black Beans (70 mg, 17% DV)
– Quinoa (64 mg, 16% DV)
– Bananas (1 cup mashed – 61 mg,15% DV)
– Navy Beans (53 mg, 13% DV)
– Buckwheat (51 mg, 13% DV)
– Pinto Beans (50 mg, 12% DV)
– Green Peas (33 mg, 8% DV)
– Turnip Greens (31 mg, 8% DV)

You can also absorb magnesium through your skin by applying special magnesium creams, or magnesium oil sprays, and by taking epsom salt baths.

On top of this, I also highly recommend taking a high-quality magnesium supplement. Although I rarely suggest supplementing with minerals you can get from food, our food supply has been steadily decreasing in the amount of magnesium it can provide us. Why? Food soil quality has been steadily declining since the 1960’s, thanks to poor farming practices that are stripping our soil of crucial elements. The mineral that has been mainly impacted by this is (you guessed it), magnesium. 

The best mineral supplement on the market is Magnesium Glycinate by Pure Encapsulations. There are no fillers, and it is allergen-free!

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Carly Fraser

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Carly Fraser has her BSc (Hons.) Degree in Neuroscience, and is the owner and founder at Live Love Fruit. She currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a determined life mission to help inspire and motivate individuals to critically think about what they put in their bodies and to find balance through nutrition and lifestyle. She has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals to re-connect with their bodies and learn self-love through proper eating habits and natural living. She loves to do yoga, dance, and immerse herself in nature.

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