Symptoms Of A Lack Of Magnesium

Although a deficiency of magnesium cannot be detected by tests, we will find that we will have more cramps if we lack this nutrient, ailments headache, and we will also have hypertension.

Magnesium is an essential mineral in our diet! It fulfills several very important functions in our organism. A lack of magnesium is often not diagnosed. This is because it does not appear in blood tests.

Yet, it is one of the most essential nutrients for our health. We are therefore going to present to you the symptoms related to the lack of magnesium as well as its functions, the foods that contain it and the supplements that can be consumed!

Symptoms of a lack of magnesium

• Cartilage degeneration and the onset of diseases such as osteoarthritis and joint pain
• Muscle problems such as cramps, contractures, tingling, numbness, tremors
• Tachycardias, cardiac arrhythmias and coronary spasms
• Hypertension
• Headache and jaw pain from tension
• Dizziness
• Spasms of the eyelids, esophagus, stomach or intestine
• Tingling around the mouth
• Photophobia, a difficulty in adapting to light, perceiving small lights when you have your eyes closed
• Fatigue in the morning when waking up, exhaustion, weakness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Chest tightness and difficulty breathing deeply
• Constipation
• Menstrual cramps
• Difficulty swallowing or a feeling of choking
• Hypersensitivity to noise
• Craving for salt and chocolate
• Nervous system disturbances: insomnia, stress, hyperactivity, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias
• Osteoporosis
• Caries

If you have two or more of these symptoms, then you can take a magnesium supplement. We will then quickly notice an improvement.

The positive effects of magnesium

• Relaxes and relaxes the muscles: magnesium is essential for athletes.
• Strengthens the heart muscle.
• Balances the nervous system: this is essential in the event of stress, depression, anxiety, etc.
• It helps you sleep better.
• Helps create collagen, which is essential for the skeleton, tendons and cartilage.
• Magnesium slows down inflammation of the prostate.
• Relieves pain.
• Promotes the absorption and fixation of calcium. It is therefore perfect for cases of osteoporosis, dental caries, etc. We need to take magnesium if we are already taking calcium supplements, so that everything is balanced. Too much calcium can be harmful to your health.
• Alkalizes the organism: an unbalanced body is always acidic. It is often because of bad habits, poor diet, pollution, stress, etc. Magnesium rebalances the pH.
• Increases insulin secretion, which makes it easier to process sugar.
• Helps control asthma and bronchitis problems.
• Reduces epileptic seizures.

Natural sources of magnesium

• Cocoa: pure dark chocolate contains nearly 500 milligrams of magnesium in a hundred grams.
• Dark green leafy vegetables: cabbage, lettuce, spinach, parsley.
• Fruits: banana, apricot, avocado, peach, plums, apples.
• Dried fruits: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts.
• Vegetables: peas, lentils.
• Seeds
• Cereals: brown rice, millet, oats.
• Potato
• Pumpkin
• Fish
• Alfalfa sprouts
• Dandelion
• Wheat germ
• Beer yeast

You can make juices or milkshakes with green leaves, apple, banana and alfalfa sprouts. You can then sweeten it all with a little honey. If we consume these drinks every day, we will quickly notice a great general well-being!

Supplements against the lack of magnesium

Due to the poor quality of the soil, food today does not contain as many minerals as before. If you are suffering from the symptoms which prove that you are suffering from a lack of magnesium in your body, we recommend that you also take a natural supplement.

• Magnesium Chloride: Avoid this if you suffer from heartburn. Many people don’t like its bitter taste; it can then be consumed in the form of capsules.
• Magnesium Citrate: If you tend to have gastrointestinal upset or cannot tolerate other magnesium supplements, this is the one for you. It has a high bioavailability, which means that our body absorbs it very well.
• Magnesium carbonate: it has a very high alkalizing power.

We will therefore take 300 mg of magnesium per day, and this by mouth. It is better to separate this intake into three times, as this will allow our body to absorb it properly.

• If we want to get a quick feeling of relaxation while revitalizing our body, we can prepare baths with magnesium sulfate, also known as Epsom salt. These baths can provide relief in cases of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatism and joint pain in general. We are therefore going to put 100 grams of sulfate in the water of a hot bath. This relaxing bath should last about thirty minutes. We will repeat the operation for nine consecutive days, then it will suffice to take a bath per week.

Before taking any supplements, we recommend that you consult your doctor or a naturopath. This is especially recommended if you have any illness or if you are taking medication.