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Did you know that magnesium is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in the body? What do you think would happen if your body didn’t have enough magnesium to fuel all these reactions? More on these reactions in a moment.
One of the most common nutritional deficiencies in America is magnesium deficiency, according to the US Department of agriculture. Magnesium is rarely replaced in the soil of the farms that grow our produce. When the magnesium levels in the soil are depleted then than creates produce that is lacking in adequate magnesium levels.
If we are not getting magnesium in our food, we will have to get it by supplementation. Here is how you can catch up and restore a magnesium in your body.
The Recommended Daily Allowance of magnesium is 400mg a day, but additional supplementation may be required to overcome deficiency. The RDA, is based on the amount of nutrients a healthy individual needs to maintain life. Patients with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or other chronic illness will require more magnesium.
Magnesium supplements come in different forms: chelated, citrate, gylcinate, lactate, etc…
Just a few of the effects and functions of Magnesium in the Body:
1. Metabolism of carbohydrates and protein and fats.
2. Production of ATP, the body’s energy source.
3. Relax blood vessels, and thins the blood resulting in a lower blood pressure.
4. Involved in calcium metabolism, Vitamin D synthesis, and bone formation.
5. Helps calcium bind to tooth enamel.
Did you know that magnesium is commonly used in medical treatments? Here are a few:
- Migraine Headache:
600mg a day of magnesium citrate has been show to benefit patients that suffer from migraines.
- Ringing of the ear:
Daily use of magnesium 400mg showed improvements in Tinnitus.
- Leg Cramps and/or Restless Leg Syndrome:
Use of Magnesium lactate or Magnesium Citrate chewable tablets used daily.
Remember that you don’t always need a drug to fix a problem you have. Many problems that people suffer with on a daily basis can be improved by proper nutrition and diet.
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Hi,
Great article. I’m always amazed what people don’t know about their own health and wellness.
I have used magnesium as an emergency muscle relaxant for years asa well as supplementing with it. I have sciatica and arthritic problems and have had both since I was in my teens. After many years of pain and suffering, a naturopath recommended magnesium and I haven’t looked back. Along with other therapies, around 95% of my lower back problems are gone.
I didn’t know it could help migraines or tinnitus. I don’t currently have migraines, but tinnitus is bad in both ears.