Magnesium has been found to be inadequate in 41% of adult males and 35% adult females. In teenagers it is 61-72%.
In Western populations dietary intake is often lower than it should be for the following reasons:
Foods high in magnesium are green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes.
So what are the early signs of Magnesium deficiency?
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Headaches
- Anxiety
- Nausea and vomiting
Worse deficiency is:
- Tingling
- Cramps
- numbness
I think muscle cramps are the commonest signs of a deficiency.
How to rectify the problem?
There are many different formulas in the market place depending on your condition. So there are formulas for:
a) Cramps, muscle spasm, muscle weakness and fatigue
b) Cardiovascular issues such as high blood pressure
c) Mental and physical fatigue particularly where an underactive thyroid is present.
d) Stress and building resilience to better cope with stress.
e) Pain as in osteoarthritis,fibromyalgia or migraines.
Many of these formulae have taurine and glutamine in them, both amino acids, used for energy production in highly stressed people.
If you think you fit into any of these categories let me know and we can discuss which formula is right for you.
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