| is very important to include Magnesium in our diet. | | | | vitamins in case you do not think you are getting |
| Deficiencies of magnesium can be dangerous. | | | | enough magnesium in your diet. You probably are not |
| However, Magnesium is a mineral that not many of | | | | getting enough of other vitamins and minerals as well |
| us give any thought to. It is important to know all of | | | | in case you are not getting enough magnesium. Fresh |
| the vitamins and minerals we need to get. We should | | | | and healthy foods is the best source for all vitamins |
| all be eating a healthy and balanced diet. | | | | and minerals, the next best thing is a multi vitamin. |
| All the cells in your body use Magnesium. It helps | | | | If you find yourself relying on multi vitamins for all |
| maintain nerve and muscle functioning, keep bones | | | | your dietary needs you should consider some drastic |
| strong, and keeps the heart rhythmic and steady. | | | | changes in your eating habits. There are a number of |
| Hence, you can see why deficiency of this mineral | | | | conditions that could require you to take a |
| can be dangerous. Magnesium is found in nuts, green | | | | magnesium supplement. For example if you have |
| leafy vegetables, seed, and some whole grains. | | | | chronic malabsorption you may need to take a |
| While your body only needs a small amount of | | | | supplement to ensure you have enough magnesium in |
| magnesium there is also only a small amount found in | | | | your diet. |
| most of the foods listed above. This is why it is | | | | Studies indicate that magnesium can be useful in |
| imperative to eat a balanced diet full of healthy and | | | | lowering high blood pressure or hypertension. While |
| nutritious foods. | | | | there is no definitive proof, it certainly cannot hurt to |
| The symptoms of Magnesium deficiency include | | | | increase the number of vegetables and fruits you eat |
| disorientation, confusion, depression, abnormal | | | | each day. Magnesium deficiencies are also linked to |
| heartbeat, loss of appetite, cramps, numbness, and | | | | metabolic changes that can result in heart attacks or |
| seizures. Magnesium deficiency is fairly uncommon. | | | | strokes. As you can see, magnesium is an essential |
| Magnesium deficiencies has been linked to | | | | mineral to have in your diet. |
| over-consumption of alcohol. Magnesium is often | | | | While magnesium is essential, there is also a danger |
| depleted though the urine and magnesium | | | | of consuming too much magnesium. If you are relying |
| deficiencies. | | | | on your diet to provide magnesium there is little risk |
| You can ask your doctor or nutritionist as to what | | | | of any overdose. However if you ingest too many |
| the recommended daily amount of magnesium is. | | | | supplements there is the danger of magnesium |
| Many books and websites can help you determine | | | | toxicity. There are a number of symptoms that are |
| how much magnesium you should be consuming each | | | | very similar to magnesium deficiencies, be wary of |
| day. This number varies for men, women, different | | | | taking too many supplements, laxatives, and antacids. |
| age groups, pregnant women, and lactating women. | | | | Make sure you are getting the proper amounts of |
| A great way to prevent any deficiencies is by | | | | fruits and vegetables each day, as magnesium is a |
| knowing how much magnesium you should be taking, | | | | very important mineral. You probably never need to |
| and how much is in certain foods. | | | | worry about a magnesium deficiency if you eat a |
| You can take magnesium supplements or multi | | | | balanced diet. |