The Master Mineral for Deep Sleep & Relaxation

Are you finding  yourself a little more stressed than usual?

Laying awake at night? Feeling extra tension?

Heightened levels of stress often deplete one key mineral  : MAGNESIUM.

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Magnesium is the relaxation mineral. 

Anywhere in the body you're experiencing tightness, cramping, or spasming could be a sign of magnesium deficiency. The reality is the majority of the population is deficient in this essential electrolyte since we rarely consume foods rich in this nutrient & often have habits that deplete it.

This one nutrient is one of my secret weapons against illness and supplementing can help you find rapid relief from the following symptoms: muscle cramps, constipation, headaches, acid reflux, insomnia, PMS and anxiety.

How could one nutrient influence such a variety of ailments?

You might be wondering “How could one nutrient influence such a variety of ailments?” Magnesium acts as a “master” electrolyte because it directly controls the pump that allows potassium to flow into the cell. Magnesium is involved in roughly 80% of known metabolic processes influencing hundreds of different enzymes in the body. Despite the importance of Magnesium, it is one of the least understood and acknowledged nutrients in conventional medicine. 

Optimize Magnesium Levels

Here are some simple practices you can implement to increase your cellular magnesium levels :

Minimize Magnesium Draining Substances

Alcohol, Caffeine, Processed Sugar, Common medications, Excessive Exercise

Maximize the Benefits of Magnesium Rich Foods

Kelp, almonds, cashews, buckwheat, dulse, millet, pecans, walnuts, rye, figs, dates, collard greens, avocado, parsley, beans, barley, dandelion greens, and garlic

Supplement when Needed

The RDA for magnesium is about 300 mg a day which is really the minimal amount needed. 

There are many different forms of magnesium on the market with a wide range of quality among these products.

For muscle spasms, tension or tightness I most often recommend magnesium glycinate. This chelated form of magnesium typically does not affect the GI tract and won’t over stimulate a healthy bowel movement.

For anxiety, panic and those who are easily startled, I most often recommend magnesium threonate. This chelated form penetrates the blood brain barrier rather well and the amino acid threonate is often calming to the nervous system.

Magnesium citrate is ideal for those experiencing constipation.

A  dose of 200 mg is a good place to start while slowly increasing until you experience the desired relief. Loose stool or “disaster pants” is an indication you have exceeded your ideal dosage.

***Magnesium supplementation should be done cautiously in those with any degree of kidney dysfunction and always in active partnership with the physician for the kidney ailments.  Supplementation may still be warranted but in very small doses at once that are actively monitored to ensure filtration function is not harmed.

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