The Magnesium Miracle (Second Edition)

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Caffeine causes magnesium depletion with its diuretic effect. It also stimulates the adrenal glands, causing adrenaline surges and magnesium loss.

Magnesium is found naturally in many foods and even added to some fortified foods. You can get the daily recommended amounts of magnesium by eating a variety of foods, including the following: Fruit & veg Doctors may use magnesium oxide to treat constipation or as an antacid for heartburn or indigestion.Most people are unable to take enough oral magnesium supplement because of the laxative side effect.

Magnesium is an essential cofactor required by 300 enzyme systems that promote thousands of biochemical reactions in the body.* It maintains a normal temperature, produces and transports energy, transmits nerve signals, and relaxes muscles.* Magnesium is vital for glucose, fat, and protein metabolism, and affects every cell in the body in a positive life-supporting way.* Magnesium also supports healthy bones by regulating calcium absorption and metabolizing the active form of Vitamin D from its storage form.* Magnesium helps the body use insulin more effectively, which can help regulate blood sugar levels,' says Dr Daly. 8/ It supports better sleep People can also take magnesium chloride internally, as the intestines absorb it well. However, as with some other types of magnesium, it may cause digestive side effects. Magnesium sulfate Now updated with 30 percent new material, the only comprehensive guide to one of the most essential but often-overlooked minerals, magnesium—which guards against and helps to alleviate heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and asthmaInclude leafy greens in your diet – they are rich in magnesium,’ suggests Pearson. ‘Add a big handful of spinach to your post-run smoothie, or into a salad. Kale is also high in magnesium, while some nuts and seeds are heaving with the stuff.’