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Wednesday 20 July 2022

Common signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency

Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for optimal health. Inadequate magnesium intake may increase your risk of developing health conditions that can become long-standing or persistent.

According to a study published in the journal Scientifica (Cairo), magnesium is the fourth most common mineral in the human body after calcium, sodium and potassium and should be continually replenished by food and water intake.

Often called the “master” mineral, magnesium is found in a variety of foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds and beans. However, many people still don’t get enough magnesium in their diet.

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition estimated that between 56 and 68 percent of Americans do not obtain enough magnesium in their daily diet to meet the recommended intake of 400-420 milligrams daily for men and 310-320 milligrams for women, both 19-51+ years old. Reasons why magnesium levels are down include poor nutritional habits; depleted soil conditions; daily consumption of caffeine, sugar and substances; and endlessly recurrent mental, emotional and physical stressors....<<<Read More>>>...