Do You Need More Magnesium?

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