Magical Magnesium
In the Western World recent studies have concluded that the average intake of Magnesium, through diet, is less than half the minimum amount to function effectively. Why is this important!
Magnesium is vital for turning food into energy. It also plays a part in the release of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels -
In the Western World recent studies have concluded that the average intake of Magnesium, through diet, is less than half the minimum amount to function effectively. Why is this important!
Magnesium is vital for turning food into energy. It also plays a part in the release of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels -
Magnesium helps to repair and maintain blood cells, and is believed to help keep heart and blood vessels healthy. Magnesium also helps to relax muscles. Being deficient in Magnesium can lead to:
- Stress and irritability
- Irregular heartbeat
- Cramp and twitching muscles
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Stress and irritability
- Irregular heartbeat
- Cramp and twitching muscles
- Fatigue
- Depression
- And Sleeplessness
How to improve your Magnesium levels
- Good sources of magnesium are:
- Nuts, particularly cashews and almonds
- Seeds, particularly pumpkin and flax
White fish
Eggs and Milk
If you want to know more about foods that contain magnesium check out "Food Remedies Source Book" . It also gives details of many other vitamin and mineral sources.
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of magnesium is 300-400mg, however be aware that RDAs only represent the amount required to prevent illness rather than promote wellness.
Magnesium Supplementing.
According to research cited by Courtney White a study in Australia found that apples had lost 80% of their vitamin C between 1948 and 1991 due to soil depletion. This can mean that even a "balanced diet" may not provide all the vitamins and minerals required (see more at "Is supplementing Necessary). This writer believes that, particularly as we age, astute supplementing will help maintain a healthy body.
A growing number of trials and studies show the superior absorption levels of transdermal (i.e. applied to the skin) magnesium compared to tablet and capsule supplementing. Click here to find out how to prepare you own magnesium oil.