{"id":936,"date":"2017-12-11T06:40:32","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T06:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=936"},"modified":"2021-07-13T16:41:09","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T16:41:09","slug":"21-health-benefits-magnesium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/21-health-benefits-magnesium\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Health Benefits of Magnesium"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Getting sufficient Magnesium is essential to human health, but half of the US population doesn\u2019t get the recommended daily dosage. You can eat Magnesium-rich foods, but you can also supplement with Magnesium. Both are good. Without enough Magnesium coursing through your bloodstream, your body just can\u2019t function right. Luckily, Magnesium is safe and easy to afford. Supplement forms that lend themselves to easy absorption include Magnesium Carbonate, Citrate, Orotate, and Glycinate.<\/p>\n

The recommended daily dosage is 400-420 mg per day for males and 310-320 mg per day for females. You can get the required amount of Magnesium from foods or supplements. If you\u2019re not able to afford or keep up with a Magnesium-rich diet, then a supplement regimen is right for you. Magnesium is found in several foods, like pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, boiled spinach, boiled Swiss chard, Halibut, black beans, Mackerel, avocado, salmon, and more. You\u2019ll have no trouble finding Magnesium-rich foods at your local health food store. Be sure to pick up a Magnesium supplement when you\u2019re there! Magnesium is also found in many other mood-boosting supplements, often in combination with other substances, all of which are designed to promote relaxation, balanced mood, and peace of mind.<\/p>\n

1. Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium<\/a> is a macromineral present in humans, the earth, the sea, plants, and animals. It is a ubiquitous part of the natural world. Every single cell in your body has Magnesium, and your cells need it to function. Magnesium is involved in several hundred biochemical reactions in your body. It helps with a host of things, from energy creation and protein formation to gene maintenance, muscle movement, and nervous system modulation. Sadly, half of all people in the US and Europe get less than half of the suggested daily intake of Magnesium. Magnesium is important for hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body, but many adults don\u2019t get enough of it.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Magnesium can help you exercise better.<\/h3>\n

Evidence has shown that Magnesium can really help with exercise performance. If you care about how well you\u2019re performing, then you should be taking Magnesium. When you exercise, you actually need between 10 and 20% more Magnesium than when you\u2019re at rest.<\/p>\n

Magnesium helps get the blood sugar into your muscles, and the lactic acid<\/a> out. The lactic acid can build up in your muscles when you exercise, and it can cause pain.<\/p>\n

There are several studies that have shown that supplementing with Magnesium can help with exercise performance in athletes, elderly people, and people with chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n

Magnesium has been shown to be helpful for volleyball players, runners, cyclists, and swimmers.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Magnesium can help fight depression.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium has been shown to play a major role in brain function, mood, and depression<\/a>. If you have low levels of Magnesium, you are at a heightened risk for depression.<\/p>\n

In fact, one study showed that those who took in the least Magnesium had a 22% higher risk of depression. A lot of nutritionists and doctors now believe that the low magnesium content of the modern American diet may have something to do with depression and mental illness.<\/p>\n

Supplementing with Magnesium can help with depression, and the results have been shown to be dramatic in one study.<\/p>\n

There was one study that actually showed Magnesium improved mood just as well as an anti-depressant drug.<\/p>\n

\"\"4. Magnesium can help prevent Type 2 Diabetes.<\/h3>\n

Diabetes<\/a> is a crushing disease. Luckily, supplementing with Magnesium can help prevent it. It is thought that 48% of diabetics have lower than normal levels of Magnesium. This can hurt insulin\u2019s ability to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n

There was one study over a long period of time involving many people that showed those who took in the most Magnesium were almost 50% less likely to get Type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

In another study, diabetics who took a lot of Magnesium every day had improvements in their blood sugar. However, there was one other study which showed that Magnesium didn\u2019t improve things in people who weren\u2019t deficient.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Magnesium can bring down your blood pressure.<\/h3>\n

Several studies have shown that Magnesium can lower blood pressure<\/a>. There was one study that showed that taking about 450 mg each day could cause a big decrease in diastolic and systolic blood pressure.<\/p>\n

That is good news for those with high blood pressure! Magnesium is cheap and easy to get your hands on. It doesn\u2019t require a major lifestyle change to incorporate it into your morning routine. There are other ways to lower your blood pressure that require a lot more effort on your part.<\/p>\n

One other study showed that Magnesium brought down blood pressure in people who had high blood pressure but had no effect on people with normal blood pressure.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Magnesium helps with inflammation.<\/h3>\n

People who don\u2019t get enough Magnesium are more likely to have chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is at play in a number of serious diseases. It is one of the leading causes of aging, chronic disease, and weight gain.<\/p>\n

One study showed that children who had the least Magnesium had the highest levels of an inflammatory marker called CRP. Supplementing with Magnesium can decrease CRP and inflammation markers in the elderly, obese<\/a>, and people with pre-diabetes.<\/p>\n

Several studies have shown that. Eating Magnesium-rich foods can decrease inflammation. For example, dark chocolate and fatty fish can reduce inflammation.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. Magnesium can help with your migraines.<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve got terrible migraine headaches, you should try out Magnesium. Migraine<\/a> headaches are painful, distracting, and tough to deal with. You might even have co-occurring nausea, light sensitivity, and vomiting on top of the pain of the painful headache itself.<\/p>\n

Some medical researchers have said that those who have migraine headaches are more likely to be deficient in this powerful macromineral. There are even some studies that have shown that Magnesium can help prevent, and possibly treat, migraines.<\/p>\n

There was one study that showed that a single gram of Magnesium could provide migraine relief more quickly and effectively than a typical migraine medication.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. Magnesium decreases insulin resistance.<\/h3>\n

Insulin<\/a> resistance is one of the biggest causes of Type 2 Diabetes and metabolic syndrome.<\/p>\n

Insulin resistance is when liver and muscle cells can\u2019t effectively take in sugar from the bloodstream. Magnesium plays a big role in this whole process, and a lot of people who have metabolic syndrome have low levels of Magnesium.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the high amount of insulin often seen in insulin resistance leads to more Magnesium being lost in the urine, which reduces your body\u2019s reserves of Magnesium even more.<\/p>\n

However, luckily, studies have shown that supplementing with Magnesium can help.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. Magnesium can fight your PMS.<\/h3>\n

If you have a girlfriend with PMS<\/a> symptoms that pop up at that same time every month, then you may want to look into getting Magnesium for her. Many relationships have been compromised because PMS symptoms cause mood, thought, and behavioral changes that can be very difficult to deal with.<\/p>\n

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common disorder among all women who can bear children. Its physical and mental symptoms include abdominal cramps, fatigue, and irritability. Magnesium has been proven in at least one study to improve mood.<\/p>\n

It can even decrease water retention and help with other symptoms.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Magnesium supplements help prevent disease.<\/h3>\n

Not having enough Magnesium in your body on a daily basis can cause a number of health symptoms.<\/p>\n

Studies have proven this beyond a shadow of a doubt. Not having enough Magnesium can lead to kidney and liver damage, RLS, PMS, insomnia, osteoporosis<\/a>, cavities, impotence, muscle cramps and weakness, hypertension and cardiovascular problems, and a number of health symptoms, disorders, and diseases. You don\u2019t want to take any chances.<\/p>\n

Start supplementing today! Magnesium, along with other minerals, is essential to optimal human wellness.<\/p>\n

In fact, not getting enough of any of the essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can lead to disease and other medical problems.<\/p>\n

\"\"11. Magnesium boosts your energy.<\/h3>\n

It may seem counterintuitive because Magnesium promotes relaxation and sleep, but it also boosts your energy. It is actually used to make \u201cenergy\u201d in your body by activating something called ATP, short for adenosine triphosphate.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a little thing that helps your body modulate your energy levels and keep you going. Interestingly enough, as we covered above, it also helps you exercise better.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re looking to be healthier overall, like sleeping better, exercising better, and feeling better, then Magnesium is right for you.<\/p>\n

It is an all-around wonder mineral<\/a> for your overall physical fitness and a peaceable state of mind.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"12. Magnesium calms you down.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium is an essential component of GABA function, which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that makes you feel calm and relaxed. GABA also produces serotonin, which makes you less depressed. The hormones<\/a> that Magnesium regulates are essential for keeping the brain calm and helping you to relax.<\/p>\n

In fact, there are many supplements at the health food store that incorporate Magnesium, GABA, and a whole host of other herbs, substances, amino acids, and more designed to relax you and help you sleep.<\/p>\n

Many people are going the all-natural route and trying to relax with organic substances, instead of harsh medications and sleeping pills.<\/p>\n

\"\"13. Magnesium helps you get some shut-eye.<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve ever had trouble sleeping, then Magnesium is for you. Even if it\u2019s not the most powerful sleeping pill in the world, it\u2019s still worth a try. It\u2019s all-natural and non-addictive. You have nothing to lose.<\/p>\n

Magnesium can help your mind slow down so you can focus, which can help you sleep. It will also relax your muscles<\/a> and help with your heart rate, so you\u2019re in a better mood to fall asleep and stay asleep longer. You might be surprised at just how powerful this little macro mineral can be.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve always had trouble sleeping, then you might just be deficient in Magnesium. Give it a try and find out!<\/p>\n

\"\"14. Magnesium helps you digest your food and reduces constipation.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium helps to relax the muscles inside the digestive tract, like the intestinal wall, and it reduces stomach acid<\/a> and helps everything move right along through the intestinal tract. It makes a lot of sense because Magnesium relaxes your muscle and quiets your mind.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s just natural that it would relax the muscles in the digestive tract, too. If you have the choice to go it alone, or try Magnesium, then start supplementing with Magnesium. Why sit on the toilet straining?<\/p>\n

Give yourself a fighting chance with Magnesium.<\/p>\n

\"\"15. It helps you with your muscle aches and spasms.<\/h3>\n

Muscles can ache and spasm<\/a>, and when they do, it just might drive you crazy. Luckily, Magnesium can help with that problem. If you\u2019ve always had twitchy or achy muscles, you might just be deficient in Magnesium.<\/p>\n

There is some evidence that a Magnesium deficiency can cause Restless Leg Syndrome. Magnesium plays a big role in neuromuscular signals and contractions. When you don\u2019t get enough Magnesium, your muscles can spasm.<\/p>\n

This powerful macro mineral will help your muscles relax and contract so you can move around more easily without the annoyance.<\/p>\n

\"\"16. It makes you dream.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium makes dreaming deeper and better. Magnesium helps you get better sleep<\/a> at night, and it increases the rate at which you dream. When you get really deep sleep, your brain is able to go into R.E.M. sleep. R.E.M. is when dreaming happens.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to dream because processing all those unresolved emotions is a healthy thing. Dreaming is essential for good mental health. If you\u2019ve been going through a lot of emotional difficulties and haven\u2019t been sleeping very well, you can kill two birds with one stone by taking some Magnesium before bedtime.<\/p>\n

You can even put some Magnesium salt powder in a bath to make you sleep even better.<\/p>\n

\"\"17. Magnesium has a positive effect on joint health.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium is one of several minerals that play a vital role in your joint health. Magnesium is anti-inflammatory, and inflammation can make your joints stiff<\/a> and painful. If you add Magnesium supplements to your morning routine, you\u2019ll be boosting your joint mobility and reducing inflammation.<\/p>\n

Magnesium sometimes has a noticeable effect on people with joint pain, giving them a better range of motion, and reducing their pain. You could reduce your use of topical ointments and painkillers and fight your joint pain the natural way.<\/p>\n

There are also other herbs, supplements, and nutraceuticals that can help with joint pain. Include those in your morning regimen as well.<\/p>\n

\"\"18. Magnesium makes your skin feel and look better.<\/h3>\n

A lot of people are surprised that magnesium has a powerful and positive effect on your skin. It affects both the feeling and appearance of the skin.<\/p>\n

Magnesium is actually an electrolyte<\/a>, and that means it plays an important role in keeping your skin hydrated. When you are hydrated, your skin looks better and younger. There are even Magnesium-infused lotions you can apply to your skin.<\/p>\n

For the best results, take Magnesium supplements and eat a Magnesium-rich diet. Anything you can do to hydrate your skin and fight free radical damage will generally make it look better.<\/p>\n

\"\"19. It keeps calcium levels in balance.<\/h3>\n

It is important to have the right calcium<\/a>-to-magnesium balance for optimal health.<\/p>\n

When your body has too much of one of these minerals and not enough of the other, it can cause problems with your joints and muscles. Most adults in America actually have too much calcium and not enough Magnesium.<\/p>\n

If you have too little calcium intake, your bones can become brittle and weak. If you have too much calcium, your joints can get sore and stiff. Magnesium and calcium are an incredible duo, but they have to be kept in balance.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re drinking way too much cow\u2019s milk, and not eating any Magnesium-rich foods, then you need to start taking some good Magnesium supplements right away.<\/p>\n

\"\"20. It makes you smarter.<\/h3>\n

It could be that you\u2019re not getting enough Magnesium. If that\u2019s the case, you could be experiencing extreme anxiety<\/a>, stress, and fatigue. Your brain could be under a lot of strain. So, getting the right amount of Magnesium will naturally help your brain function and make you smarter.<\/p>\n

People who start taking Magnesium every day report a feeling of the brain fog being lifted, and they experience a sharper, stronger, and superior mental ability.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re dealing with a lot in your life right now, you might want to get on some Magnesium. It could be just the right thing to get your brain going strong again.<\/p>\n

\"\"21. It helps prevent osteoporosis.<\/h3>\n

Magnesium is needed for good bone<\/a> health. It, along with calcium and other minerals, is crucial for bone formation, maintenance, density, and upkeep. It can help stop and even reverse osteoporosis.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to take a full spectrum mineral supplement to ensure you have good bone health into old age. Just make sure the minerals in the supplement are in a bioavailable form.<\/p>\n

Because some people are concerned about the bioavailability of multivitamin-mineral supplements, you should eat a mineral-rich diet just in case.<\/p>\n

The foods highest in Magnesium are also generally good for your health.<\/p>\n\r\n

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