Magnesium has just arrived in the clinic so we thought we’d share why we love it so much.
A scoop of magnesium powder in a small amount of water is our bed time ritual, and it sends us off soundly.
Magnesium is a mineral that supports hundreds of chemical reactions in the body. It can enhance exercise performance, fight depression, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes or manage it better if you already have it, lowers blood pressure in people with elevated levels, acts as an anti-inflammatory in chronic disease and reduces the risk of migraines. But over half the population doesn’t get enough of it in their diets.
The foods that are highest in magnesium are pumpkin seeds, cooked spinach, dark chocolate (yeah… I know right! We should all have sufficient magnesium), black beans, quinoa and almonds. Or there are many supplements that can increase your dosage if you don’t eat enough of those foods. Try ingesting it in a powder or tablet, or you can find it in an oil spray for your muscles.
Best taken or ingested daily rather than intermittently. If you are on other medication, please consult your doctor as it may interfere with other drugs.
References:
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