Description
Description
Nearly 75% of the US population is deficient in magnesium.
- You may be at risk for magnesium deficiency if you:
- Are over 55 years old
- Regularly consume carbonated beverages, pastries, desserts, and other sweet foods
- Experience a lot of stress or have undergone major medical procedures
- Drink coffee, tea, or other caffeinated drinks daily
- Take certain medications, such as diuretics, heart medications, asthma medications, birth control pills, or estrogen replacement therapy
- Drink more than seven alcoholic beverages per week
- Take calcium supplements without magnesium or with a less than 1:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium
- Experience anxiety, hyperactivity, or difficulty sleeping
- Have muscle spasms, cramps, or twitches
- Adequate magnesium intake can provide the following benefits:
- Increased bone strength
- Reduction of stress and anxiety
- Improved mood and protection against depression
- Support for healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels
- Support for heart health
- Relief from headaches and migraines
- Relief from muscle pain, cramps, and twitches
- Improved skin hydration
- Faster wound healing
- Enhanced skin barrier function
- Decreased inflammation
- Increased levels of DHEA
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