magnesium is a powerful mineral that works within our cells to break down food into energy it helps
regulate the nervous system control blood sugar levels and maintain healthy blood pressure as
well with that said unfortunately it has been estimated that approximately 75 percent of adults
are not taking in enough magnesium in their diets this is known as having a magnesium deficiency
and to make matters worse a magnesium deficiency over time can lead to many different health
problems including diabetes celiac disease and hungry bone syndrome but the first step in
preventing a magnesium deficiency from occurring is being able to recognize the most common signs
and symptoms and that is exactly what we are going to talk about in this video be sure to watch until
the end because there are a few that i think will surprise you so if you're ready let's get into it
just a quick reminder we are not doctors this video is for informational purposes only the first
symptom that i want to point out is insomnia magnesium has been shown to help with sleep
because it supports healthy gaba levels gaba is an important neurotransmitter that influences sleep
those with low gaba levels are more likely to experience insomnia so if you have a magnesium
deficiency you are also more likely to have low gaba levels which can keep you tossing and turning
all night this explains why insomnia is one of the most common yet unwanted symptoms seen in those
with a magnesium deficiency increased levels of stress and anxiety is another symptom to look for
in general it seems that people are more stressed out now than ever before with about
33 of americans struggling with extreme levels of stress if you have a magnesium deficiency it can
only make matters worse researchers believe that a mild magnesium deficiency which is very common
can make you more susceptible to stress and anxiety what's worse is that increased levels
of stress can further reduce your magnesium levels sending you into what they call the
vicious circle concept so by keeping your magnesium levels within the normal range
you can prevent this vicious stress cycle from occurring and keep your anxiety to a minimum
another symptom to look for is increased levels of fatigue in fact fatigue is often one of the first
signs of a magnesium deficiency sure everyone experiences a little fatigue from time to time
due to not getting enough rest with that said a magnesium deficiency has been shown to cause
muscle weakness which can leave you feeling tired and weak for extended periods of time
so if you typically have plenty of energy but suddenly begin to feel more fatigued than normal
it could definitely be a sign that you are not taking in enough magnesium
next up on our list is poor digestion in general magnesium helps your body with digestion
because it activates the enzymes that work to break down food into energy that can later be
used as fuel without enough magnesium your body won't be able to digest foods as well which can
lead to abdominal pain diarrhea and constipation speaking of constipation magnesium is also known
for improving the digestive tract because it helps bring water into the colon which softens
stool so that it can pass more easily if you do have a digestive disorder like crohn's disease
or chronic diarrhea you might not be absorbing enough magnesium from the foods that you eat
this can create a cycle that exacerbates your gut issues over time another unfortunate sign
to be aware of is migraines people who experience migraines often work extremely hard to figure out
what's causing them with that said they often fail to consider that it could possibly be their diet
researchers found that those who experience migraine headaches often have decreased
levels of magnesium in their bodies in fact one study found that regular magnesium consumption
reduced migraine frequency by over 40 percent so if you've been having trouble figuring out
what's causing your migraine headaches a magnesium deficiency is definitely something to consider
mood swings may also be a sign that your body is low on magnesium if you've been experiencing
any of the other symptoms that we mentioned in this video you've most likely been having mood
swings as well as previously mentioned magnesium is essential to balancing brain functionality
therefore low magnesium levels can destabilize your mood and result in behavior changes and
emotional instability studies found that people with low magnesium also often have low serotonin
levels which is the key hormone that promotes feelings of happiness and well-being therefore low
magnesium equals low serotonin which explains why you may feel more moody and emotional than normal
switching gears just a bit increased blood pressure is another potential sign of a magnesium
deficiency we've talked a lot about how magnesium is linked to the brain and certain mental health
issues you should know that magnesium also plays a major role in cardiovascular health as well
magnesium is believed to relax the smooth muscle tissue of blood vessels which reduces
blood pressure and helps blood flow more freely throughout the body therefore if you've recently
experienced higher blood pressure levels than normal it could be due to a magnesium deficiency
on that note an irregular heartbeats is another sign to be aware of
this is actually one of the most serious symptoms that can occur from having low levels of magnesium
the reason is having an arrhythmia can increase the risk of certain cardiovascular conditions
such as a heart attack or stroke also an irregular heartbeat often goes unnoticed or it could result
in heart palpitations if you suspect that you have an arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat it would be
wise to seek further medical attention the next symptom that i wanted to mention is osteoporosis
most people are aware that calcium is an essential mineral for bone health with that said most people
don't realize that magnesium is important as well in fact approximately 60 of the magnesium within
the body is stored in bones therefore if you have a magnesium deficiency your bones become weaker
over time which can lead to conditions such as osteoporosis osteoporosis is a disease that
affects the strength of the bones and can result in more frequent bone fractures falls and serious
injuries this is yet another reason why magnesium is an essential mineral for our overall health
earlier i talked about how low magnesium can cause muscle weakness
another one to be on the lookout for is muscle cramps that is because magnesium is involved in
the biochemical process of muscle contraction and nerve transmission studies found a link
between those with frequent muscle cramps and those with a magnesium deficiency this explains
why magnesium supplements have become a widely used remedy for leg cramps over recent years
with that said as always if you want to add magnesium or any other supplement to your
regimen it's best to check with your doctor first for the benefits risks and recommended dosages
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millions of people around the world are looking for natural ways to reduce the side effects that
come with a magnesium deficiency hopefully the information that you learned in this video can
help you do just that with that said keep in mind that we are not doctors in this video
should not be taken as medical advice again this video is for informational purposes only
but hopefully you learned a thing or two and hopefully you're now one step closer to improving
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