Magnesium is a crucial part of our diet. In fact, itis essential to many processes within the body. Here is why you should take more magnesium.
It is everywhere
Magnesium is found in your muscles, tissue, blood and your bones. Every cell in your body uses magnesium to function optimally.
When you work out
When you exercise, you burn lots of energy and your muscles retain a build-up of lactate. This causes you to feel fatigued and sore.
Magnesium converts food into energy, and creates proteins from amino acids, which is vital for your endurance and helping you to build muscle. When you exercise, it carries blood sugar to your muscles, and takes lactate away from them. It also forms a part of the process where your muscles contract and relax.
You sweat when you exercise, losing minerals along the way. It is always a good idea to take in extra magnesium before or after your work out.
Brain health
Magnesium helps regulate neurotransmitters, to send messages throughout your brain and nervous system. Studies have shown that low levels of magnesium are linked with depression and adding more magnesium to your diet may alleviate the symptoms of depression.
It also aids in fighting tension head-aches and migraines.
Blood sugar and blood pressure
Magnesium helps to regulate your blood sugar. Studies have shown various improvements in blood sugar levels in persons suffering from type 2 diabetes with low levels of magnesium, once they supplement their diet. However, if you are not deficient in magnesium, supplementing will not make a difference. Your body only uses as much as it needs.
It has the same affect in those with high blood pressure; If you are deficient, it can help improve your blood pressure. However, it will not make a difference if you already have normal levels.
Natural anti-inflammatory and maintenance supplement
Magnesium has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, and helps to create and repair DNA and RNA. Women who suffer from cramps and bloating during their menstrual cycle may benefit from added magnesium as it can reduce water retention, cramps and even help improve your mood.
Where to find magnesium in food
- Pumpkin seeds
- Spinach - boiled
- Swiss chard - boiled
- Dark chocolate (70–85% cocoa)
- Black beans
- Quinoa - cooked
- Halibut
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Mackerel
- Avocado
- Salmon
Mopani has a variety of supplements available to boost your magnesium intake:
- Slow Mag (assorted)
- magBoost Magnesium (assorted)
- Solal Magnesium
- Revite Magnesium (assorted)
- BFC Premium Magnesium Caps
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