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Common Symptoms and Conditions Related to Magnesium Deficiencies 

Abnormal heart rhythms; Anxiety, irritability & agitation; Alcoholism; Chocolate cravings; Chronic fatigue; Asthma; Diabetes & insulin resistance; Fibromyalgia; ADHD and ADD; Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); Inflammation; Tissue injury; Insomnia; Hypertension; Muscle cramps, spasms & weakness; Panic attacks; Psychological stress; Kidney stones & gall stones; PMS; Restless leg syndrome; persistent eye-twitching; Vertigo; Sensitivity to noises; Tension & migraine headaches; Numbness & tingling

Testing. Routine blood testing is not an accurate or effective marker to detect magnesium levels since less than two percent of magnesium is in the blood. The majority of magnesium (99%) is in the cells and the fluid around cells, in muscle and bone. Lab values that are within normal limits give a false sense of security of actual magnesium status. 

Magnesium is beneficial for Adrenal dysfunction; Depression; Headaches; Brain function; Calming the nervous system; Atherosclerosis; Healthy telomeres; Cell protection from toxic metals; Chronic stress; Type 2 diabetes; Insomnia; Kidney stones; Arterial fibrillation; Hypertension; Cardiovascular function; Osteoporosis; Constipation; Reducing risk of colon cancer; PMS; Fibromyalgia; Chronic fatigue; Healthy aging; Detoxification; GI dysfunction; muscle cramps and spasms

Food sources of magnesium. The highest source of magnesium is found in chlorophyll-rich organic leafy greens. Other food sources of magnesium include seaweed, unsweetened cacao, nuts, seeds, parsley, cilantro, avocado, and smaller amounts of magnesium is found in fish, shrimp and wild salmon.