Magnesium the Super Mineral

When we talk about the importance of nutrients, magnesium is at the top of the list in terms of functionality in the body. Whilst every nutrient is vital to maintain homeostasis, its Magnesium’s diverse functionality that makes it such a talked about mineral.

Did you know that Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body including those related to bone formation, blood sugar control, thyroid health, stress regulation and healthy hormone production to name just a few?

Stress exponentially increases our magnesium needs causing a rapid depletion, and with the majority of the population already deficient in this super important mineral the endless list of deficiency symptoms that include headaches, muscle aches, hormone dysregulation, fatigue, sleep disruption and even depression is seeing a rapid rise in many individuals

Eating a diet full of magnesium rich foods is particularly important, however due to modern farming practices may not be enough to counter the effects of magnesium depletion resulting from our modern lifestyles.

Magnesium is also absorbed through the skin which means that a magnesium salts bath as well as topical creams can also help with increasing magnesium status, and these have the added benefits of inducing stress relief and reducing muscle aches.

Magnesium rich foods include leafy greens such as spinach, bananas, nuts, and seeds as well as raw cacao, so having that 80% cacao piece of chocolate is very much justified.

Magnesium supplementation can be a game changer for many people, but it is important to note that self-prescribing and buying of the shelf may not get you the results you are after, as magnesium comes in many forms and needs to be holistically evaluated by a health professional to ensure the correct form and therapeutic dose is prescribed for your individual needs to ensure you get the best results.

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