Magnesium: The Mighty Mineral

Magnesium is a trace mineral that's utilized by every system in our body, thus dubbing it "The Mighty Mineral". It plays a key role in more than 300 biochemical reactions internally, and is a crucial component of immune health, bone health, and metabolism.

Because much of our food supply is mineral deficient, we end up with magnesium deficiency as well. Sugar consumption also massively depletes our magnesium. The body needs 54 molecules of magnesium to process just 1 gram of sugar. The average American consumes about 85 grams of sugar a day. You do the math.

Levels can be difficult to detect because magnesium deficiency does not show up in blood tests. Yet we can safely assume that most of us need to supplement simply due to soil deficiencies, let alone if we are consuming sugar daily. While most supplements are not one size fits all, magnesium is one supplement that most everybody needs.

Our bodies will also provide us with cues to what they need, as they have been so wonderfully designed to do. It's important to pay attention to what our bodies are saying through the symptoms we manifest.

Signs of magnesium deficiency:

*Hearing problems

*Weak bones

*Migraines

*Chronic fatigue

*Muscle cramps

*Restlessness

*Intense PMS symptoms

*High blood pressure

*Irregular heartbeat

*Anxiety

Consuming magnesium at night before bed will also promote restful sleep, as well as taking magnesium baths (Epsom Salt baths) which have a plethora of health benefits.

There are many different types of magnesium, with different absorption rates and functions. The most universal and easily absorbed is magnesium glycinate. This is a brand we love, for adults and children. (Use code COACHAMY for a discount.) It tastes great and because it's in powder form, it will absorb faster and easier than a tablet or capsule. We are also a big fan of this brand of magnesium capsules,  which contains multiple kinds of magnesium.

In addition to supplementation, reducing sugar intake will positively impact your magnesium levels. This doesn't mean you can never have anything sweet, but choosing to bake or eat products that have been sweetened with raw honey, pure maple syrup, or coconut sugar is a much better option. than those sweetened with refined white sugar. Lexi's Clean Kitchen is one of our go-to websites for yummy and clean desserts!

Focusing on eating whole foods instead of packaged, processed goods is also beneficial when it comes to magnesium intake. It is always best to eat as close to nature as possible, for maximum health benefits. Choosing to buy foods directly from farms who use regenerative soil practices will also help to ensure the max nutrient content in your food.

Here are some foods that are rich in magnesium:

Spinach

Raw milk

Avocados

Pumpkin seeds

Nuts

Pink salt

Dark chocolate

Wild-caught fish

Sprouts

Implementing these tips will go a long way towards ensuring that your magnesium levels are where they should be for optimal health. If you have any questions, or need help with your health goals, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Stay healthy, Friends!

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