Magnesium—the most underrated element
While I am no supporter of blindly taking supplements without knowing what you’re deficient in through blood tests, magnesium deficiency is one of the most common in the states.
Magnesium is one of the most important elements to in the human body. It is used in a number of chemical reactions in the brain to muscle and heart health and sleep quality.
You can increase your magnesium content by eating more spinach, pumpkin seeds, salmon, almonds, dried beans, and whole grains. Of course, eating a diverse diet is one of the best and healthiest ways to get all of the nutrients that your body needs to survive.
It is, however, very difficult, to eat the daily requirement of magnesium every day, so it is also good to supplement with it. I like to personally do this towards the end of my day, about 20-30 minutes before I go to bed as it also helps me to relax, unwind and fall asleep later.
I also love taking magnesium baths. While epsom salt baths are also good and also contain small amounts of magnesium, having a bath filled directly with pure magnesium crystals is one of the best ways to increase your magnesium intake. The pure magnesium crystals dissolve completely in the water, and most of it is then able to completely soaked up through the skin, directly benefiting the muscles and bones.
So does magnesium actually do in the body:
Helps you fall asleep as it helps to regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
Helps to relax muscle soreness as well as muscle cramps. Muscle cramps are a common sign that you might be deficient in magnesium.
Helps with chronic headaches. People with chronic headaches are generally deficient in magnesium and supplementing with it can help to increase blood flow to the brain by relaxing the blood vessels.
Strengthens your bones. Magnesium helps to keep your bones strong and healthy.
Magnesium supports cardiovascular health and can even decrease blood pressure and overall heart disease risk.
Gives you an energy boost. While occasionally feeling tired is normal, constantly feeling drained and sluggish is not. In fact, it can also be a sign of magnesium deficiency as magnesium plays a factor in regulating cortisol levels.
Magnesium plays so many roles in the body and its easier than you might think to increase your magnesium intake to live your most vibrant healthiest self.