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Impressive, huh? When I became burned out, I started looking into factors that could help me in the recovery process. One of these factors, you guessed it, is Magnesium. To the people who ask me why I take Magnesium tablets, I have noticed that the effect of this mineral is unknown to most. That’s why I’m writing an article today. Of course, Magnesium is responsible for many processes, but I limit the information to the relationship between Magnesium and stress, just to keep it readable and interesting.
According to the Ying & Yang principle, every aspect needs a counterpart to function in balance. This also includes the well-known mineral Calcium, which is responsible, among other things, for tightening your muscles. Less well known is its counterpart Magnesium, which in turn has a calming effect on your muscles, blood vessels and brain. Magnesium is known by many names including ‘the anti-stress mineral’, ‘the miracle mineral’ and ‘the spark of life’. Sounds like it must be a special mineral, right? But why don’t we know about it?
This is because a wholesome diet does not contain the same level of nutrients as it used to. Due to the impoverishment of the soil, food now contains less magnesium, and we also cook some of the minerals from our vegetables during preparation. Processed products and products such as dairy, sugar, alcohol and coffee can limit the processing of Magnesium. It is therefore no longer self-evident that we get sufficient magnesium from our diet.
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Another cause of a magnesium deficiency can be stress. In addition to the fixed amount of minerals your body removes, stress causes a higher consumption of magnesium. In short, you could say that a magnesium deficiency ensures that you can no longer relax, leaving you feeling agitated and restless, which causes you to consume even more Magnesium. You then end up in a vicious circle. Extra Magnesium can then help your body relax.
Sufficient Magnesium in your body can ensure that you do not suffer from migraines, headaches, insomnia, chronic fatigue, lethargy, tense muscles, anxiety and tension. It is advisable to ask yourself what else you can do to combat stress.
There are several ways to ensure a higher magnesium intake . Firstly, you can eat food products with a higher magnesium content such as green leafy vegetables, almonds, cashew nuts, avocado & pumpkin seeds. The second option is a magnesium oil that you apply to your skin. The third option is a supplement. If you are considering purchasing a magnesium supplement, look carefully at the label.
The cheaper tablets often contain forms of magnesium that the body does not absorb well, such as magnesium carbonate. Good forms are, for example, nitrate & sulfate. When taking, take the recommended daily amount into account. This is between 250-300 mg for women and between 300-350 mg for men. Please note: if you consume too much magnesium you may suffer from diarrhea.
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