Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in our body’s overall health and wellbeing. It’s not just a simple nutrient, but a multifaceted element that contributes significantly to various biological processes.
Top Benefits of Magnesium
Heart Health and Blood Regulation
Magnesium is known for its heart-healthy benefits. It helps maintain a healthy heart rhythm, regulate blood pressure, and manage cholesterol production. This makes it a vital component in cardiovascular health.
Energy Production and Muscle Function
As an essential part of our body’s energy production process, magnesium supports muscle and nerve function. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who enjoys a leisurely walk around the block, magnesium could help keep your muscles functioning at their best.
Bone Strength and Development
Magnesium isn’t just about muscles and mood–it’s also integral to our skeletal system. It contributes to the structural development of bone, helping keep our bones strong and durable.
Good Sources of This Mineral
You can get magnesium from food or from a supplement. Magnesium-rich foods include green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and whole grains.
“Over farming, however, has depleted nutrients from Australian soil and soil all over the world, which means we are unable to absorb the required amount of magnesium even if we are eating foods that traditionally would’ve contained all the magnesium our bodies require,” said Dr Basilio (Chiropractor).
The Problem With Low Levels
Low levels of magnesium over time can lead to low calcium and potassium levels. If you don’t have enough magnesium in your body, you might have symptoms such as headaches, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and weakness.
Here are some issues people with magnesium deficiency are at greater risk of developing:
Anxiety, arrhythmias, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, leg cramps, migraines, osteoporosis, stroke, and many others.
Benefits of Supplementing
If you are unable to get enough magnesium through your diet, My Back Relief Clinic stocks Metagenics products, which are high quality, bioavailable supplements only sold by practitioners and not available in pharmacies. Our chiropractors, Dr Basilio and Dr Wright can provide recommendations about what’s an appropriate dosage for your particular needs.
Muscle Relaxation & More
Magnesium has been found to help relieve pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions, including back and neck pain. That’s why adding magnesium to a chiropractic care plan can be a great way to maximise the benefits of care.
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