Magnesium is a very important mineral needed in our body. You can take magnesium in various forms as magnesium orotate, glycinate, citrate, oxide and aspartate. Each type of magnesium can be used for a different array of illnesses. You can also get magnesium from your diet
There is so much to know about magnesium’s role in a healthy body, how much we need to take in, and which foods are rich in magnesium.
Magnesium acts like a helper, sometimes called a cofactor, in the body. Magnesium assists with the metabolism of food, neuromuscular transmission and activities, and plays a role in learning and memory. A depletion of magnesium (Mg) may cause migraine headaches, exacerbate asthma, cause irregular menstrual cycles, or leg cramps
You need at least 80 - 130 mg / day of magnesium. Halibut, spinach and brown rice contain magnesium—so add you your diet. Another source of magnesium are beans and nuts. Magnesium can also be found in orange juice and soy milk. I personally have little to no orange juice or soy milk. I prefer almond milk.
We do need protein in our diet. One study found that magnesium absorption was correlated with protein intake, when protein intake was lower than 30g/day, magnesium absorption also decreased.
Get this vital mineral/nutrient in your body every day
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