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Magnesium is an element that is responsible for many processes taking place in the human body. Difficulty concentrating, irritability, constant fatigue, trouble sleeping, calf cramps and eyelid twitching – these may be symptoms of a deficiency of this element.
Magnesium
Magnesium is called the element of life because it participates in 300 biochemical processes in the body. It determines the proper functioning of the immune and neuromuscular systems, is involved in building bones and teeth, reduces the risk of developing hypertension, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, asthma and type 2 diabetes. Its deficiency can really make life difficult, causing dizziness, anxiety , irritability, insomnia and depression.
Here are the main factors that can make you speak of a magnesium deficiency:
- lower than usual absorption of magnesium, caused by e.g. by low serum potassium or chronic diarrhea;
- excretion of too much magnesium in the urine, associated with, for example, diuretics, alcohol abuse, or excessive coffee consumption “flushing” magnesium out of the body;
- too little magnesium intake;
- use of hormonal contraception;
- bad diet;
- increased sexual activity;
- stress.
In order to provide the body with the correct amount of magnesium, the daily diet should be enriched with appropriate supplementation. Preparations with magnesium can be found at Medonet Market. Try, for example, Magnesium 300mg Viridian or MagneMe Day + MagneMe Night Health Labs – supporting the body in the Day & Night formula.
Magnesium – an important element
Magnesium has many functions in our body:
- reduces the risk of a heart attack in people who contain a large amount of magnesium in the water, the so-called “hard water”‘;
- reduces the risk of diabetes and depression;
- improves the work of gray cells:
- supports the immune system;
- prevents inflammation associated with certain types of cancer;
- in combination with calcium and vitamin D builds bones and teeth (prevents osteoporosis if we supply it in an amount greater than calcium) – we recommend Viridian Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc or Viridian Calcium, Magnesium and Boron – dietary supplements available on Medonet Market.
- improves digestion;
- also regulates the work of the thyroid gland;
- improves memory and thinking;
- inhibits the formation of stones in the kidneys;
- widens the airways, supporting the treatment of asthma;
- protects against harmful lead, mercury and cadmium, often present in vegetables and fruits;
- helps in the treatment of injuries;
- relieves menstrual pain and discomfort associated with the premenstrual syndrome.
Magnesium can be administered intravenously to patients who have heart problems (especially after a heart attack), it inhibits the formation of clots. People suffering from hypertension should consume a large amount of magnesium as it prevents the walls of the blood vessels from constricting.
Before starting supplementation, it is worth testing the level of magnesium in the blood. It is best to do other basic tests right away that will allow you to quickly analyze your health. Purchase of a preventive examination package – blood tests.
Magnesium has also been used in cosmetics. It has anti-inflammatory properties and regenerates the skin. Along with the zinc and copper contained in the detoxifying serum for tired skin, Indeed Mineral booster rejuvenates and nourishes the skin. You can order the cosmetic on Medonet Market.
First of all, it is worth paying attention to whether there are any:
- headaches and dizziness,
- irritability,
- general weakness.
They can also fall out excessively and the nails will be extremely brittle.
Frequent cramps, memory problems and eyelid twitching may also be a sign that we should increase the level of magnesium in our body. If you feel unwell, it is worth looking for its causes during the consultation with your family doctor. You can arrange a consultation via the halodoctor.pl portal.
Problems with the absorption of magnesium
People with an adequate amount of magnesium in their diet rarely experience the above symptoms. However, factors such as alcohol, diarrhea, and the use of dehydrating preparations may hinder the absorption of magnesium. So how do you increase its bioavailability? Experts say that:
- fruits and vegetables are best eaten raw, as cooking them causes them to lose up to 75% of their magnesium;
- it is best to eat buckwheat with, for example, some stew, because magnesium is well absorbed with animal protein and in an acidic environment;
- consuming large amounts of alcohol, fruit juices, saturated fatty acids as well as phosphorus and calcium, hinders the absorption of magnesium.
If we decide to supplement with magnesium, let’s reach for its better-absorbed forms, such as YANGO magnesium malate.
The following are particularly exposed to magnesium deficiency:
- people who perform heavy physical work on a daily basis,
- students / pupils and all people who work mentally,
- people who are under stress,
- pregnant women,
- women during menopause,
- people who use slimming (restrictive) diets.
To supplement the level of magnesium in your body, it is worth reaching for the supplement in a convenient form of a shot. Magnesium Potassium + B6 Shot – shot with a lemon-lime-grape flavor OstroVit is available at a promotional price on the Medonet Market.
Providing the body with magnesium from natural sources is completely safe and in this form, magnesium can be taken in any amount.
If you are pregnant, have your body’s magnesium levels checked. Buy now. Pregnancy tests – a package of blood tests, in which you can also check other parameters that are important for the proper course of pregnancy.
“Safe” sources of magnesium are vegetables and fruit, but most of all buckwheat (buy freshly packed roasted buckwheat or unroasted buckwheat by weight), legume seeds, nuts, cocoa, dark chocolate, dark bread. It is worth supporting the diet with appropriate supplementation.
Magnesium excess – symptoms and effects
Too much magnesium in the body is also not safe. An excess of this element can lead to nausea, diarrhea, dizziness or even coma. The more we provide our body with magnesium, the worse it is absorbed. Therefore, when using supplements, follow the recommendations provided in the leaflet.
Products with a high magnesium content
Listed below are products that should be included in your daily diet to supplement magnesium deficiencies.
- buckwheat groats,
- nuts,
- fruit seas,
- cocoa,
- chocolate,
- dark bread,
- fish,
- spinach,
- bananas
- yellow cheeses,
- milk,
- eggs,
- rice,
- highly mineralized waters,
- white beans
- oat flakes,
- parsley.
To supply the body with magnesium, you can order MgB6 Shock Shot – magnesium + vitamin B6 – a liquid preparation available on Medonet Market.
Magnesium in the water
A good and natural source of magnesium is mineral water, but one that contains a minimum of 50 mg of this element per liter. We have to drink it every day and it is not a little, because it is about one and a half liters. Therefore, it should always be at hand. Drinking water must be a daily habit of all household members. Eating it before and during a meal will make us eat less. Remember that you have to reach for water even if you do not feel thirsty. It appears only when the body is already 2% dehydrated. As the ambient temperature rises, we are more physically active, and the need for water increases. It also happens in the case of fever, urinary tract infections, viral infections of the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. in acute diarrhea. In addition, water, irrigating our body, and thus every cell gives radiance and elasticity to the skin.
Magnesium can also be found in skin care preparations, e.g. in Dead Sea Salt scrub & bath Tadé Pays du Levant or Dead Sea Salt Aleppo Soap Co. by Tadé. Both salts are available on Medonet Market at a promotional price.