WHY MAGNESIUM IS A “MUST-HAVE”

Magnesium deficiency is widespread in the United States - with the World Health Organisation reporting that less than 60 percent of the adult population ingests enough of this essential mineral. Natural health experts maintain that magnesium levels in grains have dropped by an average of almost 20 percent in the last 80 years, as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus in modern fertilisers compete with magnesium in the soil for absorption.

This is truly unfortunate - because magnesium is needed for an astounding 300 different metabolic processes, including the contraction of muscles, the transmission of nerve impulses and the synthesis of DNA.

In a study published in the British Journal of Cancer, researchers examined the relationship between magnesium and pancreatic cancer in over 66,000 older adults. They found that if magnesium intakes dropped to less than 75 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (established by the Institutes of Medicine as 420 mg a day for men and 320 mg a day for women), the risk of pancreatic cancer soared by a dramatic 76 percent! In fact, the odds of pancreatic cancer increased up to 25 percent for every 100-mg decrease in daily intake.

You can boost your dietary intake of magnesium by eating healthy

amounts of green leafy vegetables, legumes and nuts. For example,

spinach is the magnesium “high-ringer,” with a cup of cooked leaves

providing 157 mg - over a third of the adult daily value! Other good

sources of magnesium include, Swiss chard, almonds, avocados, figs,

dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds.

Magnesium supplements are also very good for increasing heart rate variation, which improves your recovery on a daily basis. It is also important to take Magnesium supplement before bed or in the evening, as it helps recovery over night and just works better.

There are different types of Magnesium supplements you can get in the pharmacies , most common one Is Magnesium Oxide, which is easier to find, it is very good for you , but Magnesium Citrate is absorbed better than Magnesium Oxide or even Magnesium Chelate.

It also helps us sleep better and more peaceful.

It also helps fight constipation.

Who should not take Magnesium Citrate?

1. Decreased kidney function.

2. Diarrhea.

3. High amount of magnesium in the blood.

4. Low amount of sodium in the blood.

5. Dehydration.

6. Appendicitis.

7. Blockage of the stomach or intestine.

8. Seizures.

Have a healthy and happy week everyone.

S.S.