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Demystifying Magnesium: Your Body's Vital Partner
Kate Pearce • August 30, 2023
The Power of Magnesium for Optimal Health and Weightloss
Welcome my dear friends of Townsville and beyond.
Today, we're delving into the fascinating world of magnesium – the unsung hero that powers your body and keeps you feeling your best.
As your dedicated Townsville nutritionist, I would love to help you understand why this 'master' mineral is so crucial, how a deficiency can affect you, and what simple steps you can take to ensure you're getting enough magnesium. With that being said, let's explore this essential topic in a way that's as easy as enjoying your morning cup of tea.
Demystifying Magnesium: Your Body's Vital Partner
Did you know that a staggering 40% of the population faces a critical magnesium deficiency?
The repercussions are immense, potentially leading to serious health complications. One being high blood pressure, which is a direct result of magnesium deficiency and stems from its role in muscle and artery relaxation. When you don't have enough magnesium you get a build up of calcium which can harden your arteries.
Spotting the Signs: Is Magnesium Deficiency in Your Story?
Magnesium deficiency is like an uninvited guest and it brings with it a host of unwanted symptoms. Have you felt any of these telltale signs? 🚨
- Muscles that seem to protest at every move
- Weakened bones that are begging for attention
- Mood swings that make you raise an eyebrow
- Fatigue
- Insulin Resistance
- High Blood Pressure
Let's discover why;
Without sufficient magnesium, calcium imbalance can lead to rigid arteries and elevated blood pressure. Your heart's rhythmic beat relies heavily on magnesium, making its deficiency a cause of concern. This deficiency can even trigger leg cramps, disrupting your daily life.
But the story doesn't end there. Magnesium, pivotal for muscle and nerve function, partakes in over 350 biochemical pathways, primarily energy production. That's why fatigue, the foremost sign of magnesium deficiency, is so prominent – your body lacks the energy it needs.
Moreover, inadequate magnesium intake heightens the risk of diabetes and insulin resistance.
Magnesium also has a significant impact on your mood. People grappling with depression often exhibit magnesium deficiency.
Additionally, aging leads to diminished magnesium storage in your tissues. And that's not all; magnesium deficiency impedes the absorption of essential vitamins like D and B while also affecting your cortisol levels and sleep quality.
There are two primary causes for magnesium deficiency including but not limited to; processing food, which strips away magnesium, and overfeeding but undernourishing your body with the good stuff.
Let's Change it!
Combatting magnesium depletion can be as beautiful as embracing green plant foods, rich in chlorophyll, which is an excellent source of magnesium along with other veggies. Aim for at least 3 cups per day. You can also include avocados, dark chocolate, almonds, bananas and tofu.
Safeguarding against these conditions requires prioritising magnesium in your diet, recommended at a daily intake of 300 - 750mg.
So let's focus on our diet, embracing abundant veggies and leafy greens.
Watch out for sugar and refined carbs – they deplete magnesium and increase your need for it.
Embracing magnesium-rich foods is your best strategy. If you would like to take a supplement, opt for magnesium citrate, lactate, or glycerinate forms for maximum benefit.
I hope this deeper understanding of magnesium's importance resonates with you and helps you to understand its importance.
As your Townsville nutritionist, I'm excited to offer a solution – discover the world of magnesium through our premium products, we would love to help you find the best so that you can feel your very best! Elevate your well-being by ordering our beautiful magnesium supplement or allow me to craft a meal plan teeming with magnesium-rich delights.
Your journey to optimal health begins with magnesium so lets embark on this together and always picture magnesium as your body's backstage co-ordinator ensuring your body runs like a well-choreographed dance.
Much love,
Kate
(Your trusted Nutritionist)
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