Top 7 Benefits of Magnesium

Are you Deficient?

- BY DR. DANIELLE LITOFF

Knowing the signs of magnesium deficiency can make a huge difference in your health and your mood!

Here are just a few signs that you may be magnesium deficient: .

Anxiety Depression

Muscle cramps

High blood pressure

Hormone problems

Sleep issues.

Low energy

Low vitamin D

Low vitamin K

Depression

Magnesium is essential for proper brain function and mood regulation. Research indicates that without enough magnesium, you are more prone to depression. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, major depressive disorder impacts 14.8 million American adults. In one study of over 8,000 people, researchers found that those 65 years old and under with the lowest intake of magnesium had a 22 percent increased risk of developing depression. In a randomized controlled trial including older adults suffering from depression, a 450-milligram magnesium supplement improved mood just as effectively as an antidepressant drug.

Anxiety

No one likes being anxious. If you find you are frequently in this state, you may want to try increasing your magnesium. Low magnesium levels have been attributed to an increase in anxiety. According to research, a diet low in magnesium changes the types of bacteria present in the gut and alters anxiety-based behavior.

Heart health

Studies indicate that even having a slightly reduced level of magnesium can cause severe changes in how the heart, blood vessels, blood cells and other tissues function.