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There are several minerals that are especially important for your body's functions. Magnesium is definitely one of them!
Magnesium is used in more than 300 different enzymatic reactions in the body and therefore affects many different functions.
Magnesium helps the body's muscles and cells recover after exercise. The mineral can also reduce fatigue, relieve PMS, and lower the risk of depression.
In this article, you can read more about magnesium and why it is important. We explain some common symptoms of magnesium deficiency and clarify how you can best get enough magnesium!
Why is magnesium important for recovery?
Magnesium affects the nervous system and has, among other things, the task of helping your muscles relax. Therefore, your body needs magnesium to recover both mentally and physically.
When you are stressed or expose your body to physical strain, magnesium levels in the body decrease. So if you train hard, your need for magnesium may be higher than for less active people.
Magnesium helps your body with:
✅ Recovery
✅ Sleep
✅ Bone structure
✅ Muscle function
✅ Nervous system
✅ Heart and blood pressure
Magnesium deficiency
Some people have magnesium deficiency simply because they do not get enough of the mineral through their diet.
But magnesium deficiency can also be due to the intestines not being able to absorb magnesium.
If you feel tired or weak, have headaches, nausea, irregular heartbeat, or often get muscle cramps, it may be due to magnesium deficiency.
There is also a connection between type 2 diabetes and magnesium deficiency. If you are concerned about your magnesium levels, you can ask your doctor for a blood test.
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency
✅ difficulty sleeping
✅ fatigue/weakness
✅ depression/anxiety
✅ heart problems
✅ muscle cramps
✅ high blood pressure
✅ PMS
✅ constipation
✅ osteoporosis (brittle bones)
✅ irregular heartbeats
Magnesium supplements
Modern agriculture has resulted in increasingly mineral-poor soil, which in turn results in increasingly mineral-poor foods. Therefore, a magnesium supplement can be a good complement to the diet.
The daily recommended intake for adults is 280 mg for women and 350 mg for men. Taking too much magnesium can cause diarrhea.
Are there different types of magnesium?
Magnesium comes in different forms. Studies have shown that easily soluble forms of magnesium such as magnesium taurate and magnesium malate are more easily absorbed by the body. The magnesium forms -taurate, -malate, and -glycinate are also especially gentle on the stomach.
There are several foods naturally rich in magnesium. If you do not want to take supplements – make sure you get enough from your diet.
Here are some examples of magnesium-rich foods:
• Beans and lentils
• Dark green leafy vegetables
• Nuts and seeds
• Avocado
• Dark chocolate
• Whole grain products
There are foods and drinks that hinder or reduce the body's ability to absorb magnesium and that cause the mineral to be expelled faster.
If you are worried about your magnesium levels, you might consider reducing these:
• Coffee
• Soda
• Too much salt or mineral-poor salt
• Sugar
• Alcohol
• Dairy products
Magnesium and exercise
Magnesium contributes to the body's energy metabolism and muscle function. Research also shows that the mineral affects oxygen uptake, energy production, and electrolyte balance. Therefore, it can be beneficial for those who lead an active life to have good magnesium levels.
Researchers who have studied the importance of magnesium in connection with exercise have seen that magnesium is involved in many processes that affect muscle function.
According to studies, lactic acid, which arises during exercise, can be reduced by up to 150 percent with increased magnesium levels. At the same time, glucose levels can increase by over 300 percent. Both are factors that enhance performance!
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