Magnesium: the facts!
DID YOU KNOW?
- Magnesium is needed in more than 300 biochemical reactions throughout the body.
- 99% of our magnesium is stored in our bones, muscle and soft tissue
- 40% of Australian’s don’t get enough dietary magnesium
- 70% of Australian’s are deficient!
- Magnesium can be a cause and consequence of stress and insomnia
- Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include; muscle weakness, cramps, tremors, nausea, anxiety, respiratory issues, dizziness, fatigue, heart palpitations, poor memory and confusion
- Magnesium influences several neurotransmitter pathways associated with mood
- Magnesium blocks the central sensitisation of pain, which can inhibit acute and chronic pain
- Magnesium plays a key role in nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, vasomotor tone and normal heart rhythm
- Magnesium maintains energy supply to cells – low levels are linked to cellular dysfunction
- Magnesium works to prevent metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and systemic inflammation
- Combine magnesium with B6 and you can significantly decrease the severity of PMS and symptoms associated with menopause
How to get magnesium in your diet!
- Red meat
- Chicken
- Liver
- Turkey
- fatty fish
- Nuts – almonds, cashews
- Seeds – pumpkin, sesame
- Tahini
- Chocolate (dark)
- Chilli powder
- Mustard powder
- Goats milk
- Dried fruit
- Passionfruit
- Banana
- Blackberry
- Raspberry
- Legumes
- Beans – mung, black
- Shallots
- Spinach/chard
- Parsley
- Avocado
- Brussel sprouts
- Broccoli