Magnesium Deficiency — Do You Know The Signs, Symptoms And Natural Treatments?

A magnesium deficiency refers to a lack of magnesium intake in a person’s diet that can lead to a host of unwanted symptoms; and those who suffer from it are usually completely unaware the condition even exists. The deficiency does not usually show up during blood tests as only 1% of the body’s magnesium is stored in the blood, with over half residing in the bones and the remainder can be found in soft tissue. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, and is responsible for upwards of 300 metabolic processes, including the absorption into one’s system of calcium and other minerals. A mild magnesium deficiency can present itself in many different ways including unpleasant psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression and poor memory; and a severe magnesium deficiency can lead to more serious disorders such as high blood pressure, seizures, systemic cramping, spasms and heart failure. This article looks at the signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency, and at ways to naturally increase the body’s magnesium levels by introducing certain foods and supplements into the diet.

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

The human body should ideally contain about 25g of magnesium according to the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health, and the recommended daily intake is approximately 400mg for men and 300mg for women. When the diet is lacking in sufficient magnesium it can lead to a long list of symptoms that are often mistaken for other disorders, and patients can suffer for many years before a proper diagnosis is reached. The symptoms are extremely diverse, as magnesium is responsible for so many different functions within the human body. It is estimated that two thirds of the American population suffer from some degree of deficiency. One of the main signs of magnesium deficiency is chronic fatigue, and sufferers also experience a wide range of other symptoms including loss of appetite, nausea, anxiety, hyperventilation, muscle cramps, nighttime leg cramps, and weakness. If the deficiency is left untreated, more serious symptoms can occur including seizures, personality changes, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: http://www.jbbardot.com/signs-symptoms-and-holistic-treatment-for-magnesium-deficiency/

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