Trust me. You need more magnesium.
"The important interaction between phosphate and magnesium ions makes magnesium essential to the basic nucleic acid chemistry of all cells of all known living organisms."
The problem is that most of the foods that used to contain magnesium don't have the amounts they once contained due to soil depletion and GREEN LEAFY vegetables like Spinach aren't even by many.
What does this mineral do?
The role of magnesium in the body is within EVERY cell. In fact, in plants it's the CENTAL element in chlorophyll. Magnesium functions by ENABLING reactions. If you look in many chemistry classes, magnesium is used in many experiments to show energy production/creation. Well, the same is true for the body by a a smaller scale. Think enzymes.
Brain:
In the brain, Magnesium has been shown to help with migranes and other "brain fog". While it's not entirely clear, the brain has the largest electrical power and magnesium helps to regulate that properly.
Recovery:
Topical magnesium oil is a fantastic recovery tool for sore muscles. The magnesium is absorbed through the skin to relieve muscle pains and aches, and enhance to relaxation.
The ancient Greeks and Romans have baths that they would soak in after big events and battles. We have Epsom Salt. Epsom salt baths are used by thousands of athletes every day.
Sleep:
Magnesium appears to have a calming effect on the nervous system and also the electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium) balance. These help maintain good hydration and kidney function.
I hope this was helpful to you and I'm confident MAGNESIUM can make a difference in your life.
Can vouch for magnesium helping with poor sleep. Every time I complain I haven't slept well, my husband asks if I remembered to take magnesium. And every time: nope, I'd forgotten. I eat plenty of fresh leafy greens (and green smoothies!), and still benefit from supplemental magnesium.
Thank you @venusdehilo . I can vouch for personal beneficial experience with sleep. There are two products that have worked well for me. Life Extension's Neuro-Mag (great powder) and Natural Calm. Also, with sleep, women are very temperature sensitive. Is your room cool at night?
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