Magnesium is vital for being in a state of good health. It is an essential mineral for good physical and mental health yet surprisingly not highlighted often by the medical community. Many medical conditions could be linked to magnesium deficiency but with modern day lifestyles and bad diets a large part of the population is thought to be deficient in it. Signs of deficiency include muscle weakness and spasms, low energy and feeling very stressed.
A way to increase levels of magnesium are through food by eating leafy greens, nuts, seeds, beans as well as fish and dark chocolate. You can also absorb magnesium through the skin by swimming in the sea or using Epsom salts when you bathe. Thermal waters include high levels of magnesium so a thermal spa break can help restore magnesium levels in a focused and efficient way.
The top benefits of magnesium are:
Good for Healthy Ageing
Low magnesium levels are linked to chronic inflammation which is a major reason for accelerated ageing and chronic disease. As we age we tend to develop low grade chronic inflammation. Healthy levels of magnesium will fight inflammation and keep CRP levels down (inflammatory markers), It can help avoid the onset of cardiovascular diseases such as diabetes and lower blood pressure
Good for our Mental Health
Many functional medicine doctors advocate prescribing magnesium supplements instead of anti depressants for people who are suffering from depression and anxiety. Studies have shown that low magnesium levels have been linked with depressive symptoms and that magnesium could be a cheap and safe way to treat depression in the first instance.
Good for our Bones and Menstrual health
Studies have shown that magnesium deficiency contributes to osteoporosis and weakening of the bones especially for post menopausal women so it is especially important to keep levels high to keep our bones strong. It can also help with PMS symptoms such as water retention, tiredness and irritability.
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