- posted: Feb. 01, 2017
Health Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is the fourth leading mineral found in your body. Over 300 enzymes use it for their functions in the body. Magnesium helps your body produce energy and hormones. It also plays a role in the relaxation of muscles. Many organ systems need magnesium: heart, kidneys, liver, nervous system, brain, and digestive system. Magnesium activates Vitamin D, which allows your body to absorb calcium.
Magnesium is not made by your body. You get magnesium through your diet or supplementation. Foods that are rich in magnesium include dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish, beans, avocados, and bananas. It is important to know that the cooking process destroys magnesium so these foods are best to consume uncooked for magnesium absorption.
Magnesium is found mainly in the bones and muscles, while a little is found in the blood. Since little magnesium is found in the bloodstream, it is hard to determine if you have a magnesium deficiency. Common symptoms of a magnesium deficiency are muscle tightness, muscle cramps, constipation, headaches, chronic pain, sleep issues, depression/anxiety, and fatigue.
To increase your magnesium levels in your body, most people find it best to take a magnesium supplement. A good magnesium supplement also has calcium in it to help increase bone strength and decrease the laxative effect that magnesium has on the body. Magnesium chloride is absorbed by the body the best, while magnesium oxide is absorbed the worst. People may also choose to use epsom salts, where the magnesium can be absorbed through the skin. Magnesium is best absorbed by the body when taken with Vitamin D, Vitamin B complex, and food.
It is important to speak with a healthcare provider before beginning any supplementation to discuss potential side effects.
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