Context
- Involved in hundreds of chemical reactions in your body and helps you maintain good health
- creation of energy by activating adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
- RNA and DNA, which contain the genetic blueprints for the formation of all the protein molecules in the body, are also dependent on magnesium.
- Electrical signal transmission along the nerves also depend on Magnesium.
- Daily Value (DV) of 440 mg for 55 kg.
- 6–8 mg/kg (3.0 to 4.5 mg/lb) of body weight per day for adults. Upto 10 mg/kg/day for children & athlete’s
- Magnesium is effectively filtered by the kidneys, so excess isn’t a real problem, but magnesium has a laxative effect.
Deficiency reasons
- Overuse of Potash in soil
- Acid Rain
- Food Processing
- Over cooking of Vegetables
- Fluorinated water/Fluoride
- Low stomach acid
- Excess Calcium
- Stress
- Excess Protein, Tea, Phytic acid
- Drugs
- Vitamin B1, Selenium deficiency
Diagnosis
Less thn 1% of the body’s Magnesium is carried in the bloodstream. Most is present in bone & other tissues. If u r low in available Mg, ur body will leach it out of ur bones to supply ur needs. This will make the blood Mg levels to appear ok. So Blood tests r inaccurate! RBC magnesium testing is the best option to get the real picture. Hair mineral testing is also somewhat reliable.
- Anxiety
- Arrythmia
- Twitching
- Convolutions
- High BP
- Menstrual cramps
- Migraines
- Constipation
- Muscle cramping
Sources
- Nuts
- almonds, cashews, and Brazil nuts.
- 28-g of Mg gives 20% of DV.
- Avocado
- 1 avocado - 14%
- Legumes
- lentils, beans, chickpeas, peas, and soybeans.
- cooked black beans contains an impressive 120 mg of magnesium, which is 29% of the DV
- Tofu - 3.5-oz. (100-g) serving contains 35 mg of magnesium, which is 8% of the DV
- Seeds
- flax, pumpkin, and chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds are a particularly good source, with 168 mg in a 1-oz. (28-g) serving.
- Whole grains
- 1-cup (168-g) serving of cooked buckwheat provides 20% of the DV
- Fruits
- Bananas - 37 mg of magnesium, or 9% of the DV, in one large banana
- Leafy greens
- 1-cup (180-g) serving of cooked spinach has 158 mg of magnesium, or 37% of the DV
Supplements
- Magnesium glycinate is most suitable for adults Magnesium taurate for heart patients. Magnesium citrate (in multiple doses) for kids.
- ithrive - powder form & almost no additives.