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When it comes to every organ in the body (especially the muscles,
heart, and kidneys), magnesium is a mineral that provides never-ending
benefits. Numerous advantages come when one maintains daily-recommended
amounts, which are either achieved through diet or supplementation.
Without
magnesium, enzymes stay inactive; the production of energy is hindered;
and the regulation of calcium, potassium, copper, and many other
nutrients in the body are affected.
Today, the majority of
people living in the United States are not receiving enough magnesium
through their diet, as the mineral is especially found in whole
unprocessed foods. However, to greatly boost magnesium in the body by
choosing specific dietary sources, one should consider adding whole
grains, wheat bran, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and green leafy
vegetables to their meals.
Additional foods that contain
magnesium include baked potatoes (with skin), oatmeal, bananas,
spinach, peanuts, and even chocolate. When cooking meals, an assortment
of spices and herbs also supply magnesium, including sage, cocoa
powder, tarragon, poppy seed, coriander, basil, and dill weed.
When
looking for a magnesium supplement to accommodate a diet, the local
pharmacy or grocery store provides many different forms, including
magnesium citrate, magnesium gluconate, and magnesium lactate. It is
suggested to choose options that include a time-release formula, which
elevates the overall absorption of the mineral. Other sources of
magnesium are additionally found in laxatives and antacids (magnesium
hydroxide), and bath tonics (magnesium sulfate) that are absorbed
through the skin.
Benefits of Taking Magnesium
Once a
suitable approach towards increasing magnesium levels is found, the
treatment and prevention of a wide range of conditions and medical
concerns begin. Maintaining healthy amounts of magnesium in the body
may lead to beneficial effects regarding the following ailments:
*
Asthma and Emphysema: A study regarding more than 2,500 children (ages
11 to 19) revealed that a low dietary magnesium intake might translate
into a higher risk of developing asthma. The same results appeared in a
study of more than 2,600 adults between the ages of 18 and 70.
*
Diabetes: Low levels of magnesium in the blood have been linked to
type-2 diabetes. Some patients have shown an improvement in the action
of insulin and enjoyed decreased blood sugar levels when taking
magnesium supplements, where results were especially noticeable among
the elderly.
* Attention Deficit (and Hyperactivity) Disorder:
Children with ADD/ADHD who have received magnesium supplements have
shown improvement in their behavior. One study revealed that 95% of the
children suffering from ADHD were magnesium deficient. Nowadays, it is
common to see doctors recommend magnesium supplementation, or a
significant increase of magnesium in the diet.
* Fibromyalgia:
A reduction in pain and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia has
taken place in patients who have taken medication containing both
magnesium and malic acid. The overall results have varied depending on
the individual.
* Heart Disease: There is no doubt that
magnesium plays an important role regarding the health of the heart.
Taking the mineral helps maintain a normal heart rhythm and is a
popular treatment suggestion for patients who possess an irregular
heartbeat (arrhythmia).
* Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS):
Scientific proof suggests that taking magnesium supplements works
wonders on providing relief for women suffering the symptoms linked to
PMS, such as bloating, swollen legs, weight gain, and tender breasts.
Additionally,
magnesium has been linked to lowering high blood pressure, boosting
energy in HIV patients, preventing flare-ups of inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD), lowering the risk of miscarriage in women, preventing
bone loss in women undergoing menopause, treating migraine headaches,
combating osteoporosis, lowering the risk of stroke, and treating the
insomnia associated with restless leg syndrome.
So the benefits
of including a sufficient amount of magnesium in one’s diet – through
either the foods eaten or via supplements - are both abundant and easy
to achieve.
---------- Colin Albert manages the CalciumShop website. The website discusses a product called SolarCal,
an all-natural supplement that offers marine grade coral calcium,
Vitamin D and magnesium to help boost the body’s overall health.
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