Why Magnesium is so important

 

Why Magnesium is so important



Magnesium is one key mineral when it comes to maintaining overall health and most important to women's health.

Key functions:

·         Magnesium is involved in over 3000 different enzymatic reactions in the body which include heart health, stress reduction,blood sugar balance, bone health, dental health, balancing key nutrient levels like vitamin D, calcium sodium and potassium.

·         Magnesium is key in ATP production in every cell of the body which is converted into energy
When it comes to hormonal health magnesium play a key role on maintenance of normal estrogen levels, reduces cramps and other PMS symptoms

·         Magnesium is known for its impact on stress. Research has shown there is a bidirectional relationship between magnesium and stress, meaning stress causes magnesium loss and magnesium deficiencies can increase the body’s susceptibility to stress.
When we experience a stressor, our brain is alerted and sends signals to our adrenal glands to release stress hormones. This activation of our sympathetic nervous system leads to the excretion of magnesium into the blood. Since our bodies tightly regulate blood levels, we then excrete more magnesium in our urine. Over time, this leads to a magnesium deficiency, which then makes us less resilient to stress.

·         Magnesium is also key in supporting the thyroid gland and function. It's involved in enzymes that are needed to make thyroid gland. Healthy thyroid is critical for metabolism and healthy hormones.

·         Magnesium neutralizes toxins and supports estrogen detox.

·         Magnesium together with calcium are needed to enhance insulin receptor activities that improves how our cells take in glucose. Thus is helpful in insulin resistance.

Magnesium rich food sources:

·         Cooked spinach and other leafy greens

·         Dark chocolate

·         Pumpkin seeds

·         Cashew nuts

·         Black beans

·         Avocado

 You might also need to add in a magnesium supplement to experience these benefits on top of a healthy diet.
-Magnesium bath salts or Epsom salts are also helpful and are quite relaxing .

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