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There are a number of minerals that are especially important for your body's functions. Magnesium is definitely one of them! Magnesium is used for more than 300 different enzyme 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 reduce the risk of depression. In this article, you can read more about magnesium and why it's important. We'll tell you about some common symptoms of magnesium deficiency and explain how you can best get enough magnesium!
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Why is magnesium important for recovery?
Magnesium affects the nervous system and has the task of, among other things, helping your muscles relax. Therefore, your body needs magnesium to recover both mentally and physically.
When you stress or subject your body to physical strain, magnesium levels in the body decrease. So if you train hard, your need for magnesium may be higher than that of less active people.
Magnesium helps your body with:
✅ Recovery
✅ Sleep
✅ Bone structure
✅ Muscle function
✅ Nervous system
✅ Heart and blood pressure
Magnesium Deficiency
There are those who have magnesium deficiency, simply because they don't get enough of the mineral through food. But magnesium deficiency can also be due to the intestines not being able to absorb the magnesium. If you feel tired or weak, have headaches, feel nauseous, have an irregular heart rhythm, 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're concerned about your magnesium levels, you can ask for a blood test from your doctor.
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency
✅ sleep difficulties
✅ fatigue/weakness
✅ depression/anxiety
✅ heart problems
✅ muscle cramps
✅ high blood pressure
✅ PMS
✅ constipation
✅ osteoporosis (bone fragility)
✅ irregular heartbeat
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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 your 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 extra gentle on the stomach. There are several foods that are naturally rich in magnesium. If you don't want to take supplements – make sure you get adequate amounts in 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 impair the body's ability to absorb magnesium and that drive out the mineral faster.
If you're concerned about your magnesium levels, you can consider reducing these:
• Coffee
• Soda
• Too much salt or mineral-poor salt
• Sugar
• Alcohol
• Dairy products
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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 live an active life to have good levels of magnesium. Researchers who have looked at magnesium's importance in connection with exercise have seen that magnesium is involved in many processes that affect muscle function. According to studies, lactic acid, which occurs during exercise, can be reduced by up to 150 percent with the help of elevated magnesium levels. At the same time, glucose levels can be increased by over 300 percent. Both of these are factors that increase performance capacity!
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