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Here are 17 things you should know about magnesium
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Magnesium is used in over 300 chemical reactions in your:
Brain
Muscles
Liver
Immune system
Heart
Pretty much everywhere
Brain
Muscles
Liver
Immune system
Heart
Pretty much everywhere
Worst absorbed forms of magnesium (orally)
Oxide
Sulfate
Oxide
Sulfate
Best absorbed forms of magnesium
Glycinate
L-Threonate
Orotate
Taurate
Malate
Lysinate
*Citrate has a good absorption profile but its laxative effect is too strong so I don't recommend it*
Glycinate
L-Threonate
Orotate
Taurate
Malate
Lysinate
*Citrate has a good absorption profile but its laxative effect is too strong so I don't recommend it*
Magnesium can also be taken through your skin
also known as Transdermal
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) bath
Magnesium Chloride (oil)
also known as Transdermal
Magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts) bath
Magnesium Chloride (oil)
You have around 25 g stored in your body at one time
Most is in your bones
but there is some in muscles, joints and bodily fluids
Most is in your bones
but there is some in muscles, joints and bodily fluids
Foods that are rich in magnesium
Dark Chocolate
Avocados
Nuts
Legumes (Make sure to soak them to remove antinutrients)
Seeds
Fatty fish
Leafy greens
Dark Chocolate
Avocados
Nuts
Legumes (Make sure to soak them to remove antinutrients)
Seeds
Fatty fish
Leafy greens
Signs you need magnesium
Obesity
High blood pressure
Constipation
Reflux
Menstrual cramps
ADD
Palpitations
Muscle cramps/twitches
Insomnia
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic Fatigue
Anxiety
Migraines
Diabetes
Obesity
High blood pressure
Constipation
Reflux
Menstrual cramps
ADD
Palpitations
Muscle cramps/twitches
Insomnia
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic Fatigue
Anxiety
Migraines
Diabetes
Magnesium balances out your calcium
Too much calcium = more stress
The ratio of how much you consume of both should be 1:1 for optimal health
Too much calcium = more stress
The ratio of how much you consume of both should be 1:1 for optimal health
When buying magnesium
Look for labels that show the elemental quantities of magnesium
Many products might have big doses on the bottle but what's important is the elemental value you're getting
Good ones will tell you how much there is
Look for labels that show the elemental quantities of magnesium
Many products might have big doses on the bottle but what's important is the elemental value you're getting
Good ones will tell you how much there is
Magnesium Aspartate can cause overactivity
Avoid
Avoid
Magnesium was named after the city Magnesia in Greece
where it was discovered by Humphry Davy in 1808
where it was discovered by Humphry Davy in 1808
Most blood tests for magnesium do not reflect true magnesium status
since most is stored
Better tests you can do:
Mononuclear cell magnesium
Magnesium load testing
Muscle magnesium content
since most is stored
Better tests you can do:
Mononuclear cell magnesium
Magnesium load testing
Muscle magnesium content
Magnesium Bicarbonate can be made in the comfort of your own home
& is very well absorbed
Go slow as it may make you run for the bathroom
wheatbellyblog.com/2018/08/magnes…
& is very well absorbed
Go slow as it may make you run for the bathroom
wheatbellyblog.com/2018/08/magnes…
It's estimated that over 10-30% of the population is lacking magnesium
and you can't see it in your blood tests either
Magnesium supplementation is an insurance policy for great health
and you can't see it in your blood tests either
Magnesium supplementation is an insurance policy for great health
It takes around 600-800 mg daily over a prolonged period of time to slowly build up your magnesium reserves
People who should not take Magnesium:
Kidney problems
Everyone else is good
Kidney problems
Everyone else is good
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