
11 Apr Do You Need More Magnesium?
Do you need more magnesium in your life? Some of us may have a magnesium deficiency and do not even know it. Magnesium plays a key role in our lives, including metabolising insulin.
Symptoms of a magnesium deficiency include:
- Facial tics
- Muscle cramps
- Poor sleep
- Chronic pain
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium is 300 mg to 400 mg and can be found in foods, such as:
- Spinach
- Swiss chard
- Chocolate
- Pumpkin seeds
- Almonds
- Bananas
- Figs
- Avocados
The benefits of magnesium are:
- Reduce blood pressure
- Alleviate PMS symptoms
- Improves quality of sleep
- Prevents migraines
- Improves blood sugar
- Relieves inflammation
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