Holistic Nutrition: What is Magnesium? Is it Important? -

What is Magnesium?

Small intestines = Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum

picture of where the small intestines are

Magnesium is a mineral. Magnesium is absorbed in the small intestine. What depletes Magnesium in the body is florid, sugar, coffee,

Reasons you could be not absorbing Magnesium are:

Too much alcohol
Celiac
Long-lasting digestive problems
Kidney Problems
Poor Diet (antibiotics, PPI, and others)
Certain medications

What is the function of Magnesium in the body?

Energy Production
Bone and teeth structure
DNA replication (growth and renewing of cells)
RNA growth synthesis (RNA turns genic information into protein)
Magnesium supports healthy blood levels in the body.
Boast Anti-Imfamitoy benefits
Diabetes (diets with high levels of Magnesium have a lower risk of type2)
Cardio Vascular health
and much, much more!

Water accounts for ~10% of daily magnesium intake [25], and chlorophyll (and thus green vegetables such as spinach) is the major source of Magnesium. Nuts, seeds and unprocessed cereals are also rich in Magnesium. Legumes, fruit, fish and meat have an intermediate magnesium concentration. Some types of food processing, such as refining grains in ways that remove the nutrient-rich germ and bran, lower magnesium content substantially. Low magnesium concentrations are found in dairy products, except milk [24,26].

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4586582/

Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

Loss of Appetite
Pins and needles
Shaking
hyperexcitability (easy to be excited and nervous)
Abnormal Heart rhythm

Long term Deficiency

Lower Calcium levels in the blood
Cramps
seziers
Heart Disease
Osteoporosis

What is the solution?

Eating a whole food nutrition diet will defiantly help. Foods high in Magnesium are:

Dark green leafy Veggies 79mg in 100g
Dry beans 140mg in 100g
Dry Legumes 120mg in 100g
Dark Chocolate 64mg in 1oz
Pumpkin Seeds 262mg in 100g
Peanut Butter 154mg in 100g
Avocado 29mg in 100g

Supplements:
Spirulina 195mg in 100g
Sea Weed 770gm in 100g
Chlorella 350mg in 100g
Moringa Fresh leave (42g) Dry Leaves (448g) Dry leave powder (368g) In 100g
If you and your doctor feel you should take supplements… Keep an eye on your bending levels and test 2 times a week or once a month because the digestion differs with pill supplements than whole food.

Overdose Symptoms

Nausea
Diarrhea
Low Pressure
Muscle Weakness
Fatigue
Too much Magnesium can be fatal

But, Rena, What is the daily Intake of Magnesium?

Great Question! So

Adults (Men, 19-51) 400-420Mg
Adults (women) 310-320Mg
Pregnancy 350-360Mg
Lactation 310-320Mg
Children
1-3 80Mg
4-8 130Mg
9-13 240Mg
Remember that the best way to get our Magnesium Daily Values is by our whole food diets. If you are doing any supplements, remember to keep track of your daily vale to protect you from overdosing.

I hope you enjoyed today’s blog; I learned a lot and will implement more Magnesium in my Diet… What about you? How will you add Magnesium to your Diet? Comment below. Thank you again for your time. I appreciate it.

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