Magnesium

An unfortunately still underestimated mineral, magnesium is involved in so many functions and metabolic processes that a deficiency can cause just as many symptoms. Even those that are not associated with a magnesium deficiency. For example in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Functions of magnesium and the consequences of a magnesium deficiency.

+ Magnesium serves as an activator of more than 300 enzymes

Therefore, a magnesium deficiency can cause problems in basically all areas of the body. Because without enzymes in the body, almost nothing works.

+ Magnesium protects the nervous system

For this reason, magnesium deficiency can lead to migraines, anxiety or even depression. Furthermore, a deficiency can also lead to hyperactivity or insomnia. A nervous twitching of the eyelids or a tingling or numbness of the limbs are also among the deficiency symptoms.

+ Magnesium ensures muscle relaxation

Therefore, a deficiency can be the trigger for muscle cramps. The heart is also a muscle, so a magnesium deficiency can also lead to cardiac arrhythmias.

+ Magnesium has an anti-inflammatory effect

Therefore, optimal magnesium supply should be paid attention to in all chronic inflammatory processes and integrated into the therapy. In the case of joint or tendonitis, the application of liquid magnesium chloride to the skin has proven to be beneficial for the healing process.

+ An optimal magnesium supply also has a positive effect on all chronic inflammatory diseases.

+ Magnesium keeps the blood vessels elastic and is therefore also involved in blood pressure regulation. This reduces the risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke and thrombosis

+ Magnesium deficiency can promote insulin resistance in the cells, as magnesium is involved in glucose metabolism. The result is diabetes. The insulin resistance of the cells causes blood sugar levels to rise. The excess glucose is now stored in the body in the form of fat. Magnesium deficiency can also contribute to obesity.

+ Magnesium also plays a role in protein formation.

+ Healthy bones and teeth also require magnesium. A deficiency can therefore promote tooth decay and osteoporosis.

+ Magnesium has detoxifying properties and is therefore a good companion for eliminating toxins, mercury, aluminum and cadmium.

+ Magnesium activates vitamin C

Vitamin C is quite helpless without magnesium. Only when it interacts optimally can Vitamain C become active and support the immune system, the production of hormones and messenger substances, fight free radicals and support collagen formation. Without magnesium we would already look 80 at the age of 20.

Foods rich in magnesium

Pumpkin seeds 400mg - 100g

Sunflower seeds 400mg - 100g

Cocoa 400mg - 100g

Amaranth 300mg - 100g

Quinoa 280mg - 100g

Poppy seeds 300mg - 100g

Cashew nuts 270mg - 100g

Sesame 350mg - 100g

Banana chips 110mg - 100g

Nettle Sting 80mg - 100g