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LACK OF MAGNESIUM CAN CAUSE MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES By Rich Carroll
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ne of the most important minerals that our body needs is magnesium. It is used by every organ in the body, and specifically the heart and kidneys must have it to function normally. But although it is known that magnesium as a mineral for the heart and bones, fairly recent research has found that it plays a much greater role in health. Among these roles is detoxification and muscle physiology; and you may know this if you experience muscle spasms often caused by magnesium deficiency. As important as this mineral is to us, it is not easy to detect if we have a deficiency, and there are estimates that say that 80% of Americans are not getting enough. The blood test alone will not reveal magnesium deficiency, as only about 1% of our total magnesium levels are in the blood. So how do we take sure we are getting enough magnesium?
Here are some of the difficulties involved in making sure we get Please check proofs very carefully before approving.enough of this vital mineral: Proof must be returned as is or with clearly markedOur food sources are no longer changes within 48 hours or ad is deemed correct.loaded with magnesium. ObviNOTE: Advertiser accepts full responsibility for accuracy and content ofously the ad.soil quality will have a lot to do with the yields of magnesium-rich foods. It is estimated ❏ Approved as is that an average diet from 100 ❏ Approved with clearly marked changes years ago had yields twice as ❏ Make clearly marked changes and provide new proof high in magnesium and other minerals as compared to an Signed _________________________________________ ordinary diet of today. Magnesium is one mineral that can farmed out of soil, so eating Please check proof carefully for content. If you are viewing the proof on a monitor be or printing food that normally yields high out a copy, you will not be seeing the exact, final color. The colors on the PDF will vary. amounts of magnesium grown Health & Fitness is not responsible for the color quality on supplied images. in depleted soil will obviously Proof is intended as an opportunity to check content only. not yield as many benefits. Herbicides can block absorption. Another excellent reason to buy organic food is because certain herbicides can act as chelators to block minerals
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such as magnesium from being absorbed into the system. So even if we do consume foods that are magnesium-rich, they might be blocked by these chelators. Magnesium can also be effectively eliminated from foods by the way they are cooked or processed. Other foods can inhibit magnesium absorption. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or eating a lot of sugar can cause the body to pass magnesium through the system before it is absorbed. Also elderly people, especially those that take medications, can have problems with absorption. Supplements aren’t always the answer. Many people look to supplements as the answer to a mineral-deficient diet, but not all supplements are absorbed the same way as vitamins and minerals from natural food. Plus there is the issue of the synergistic relationships with other vitamins, specifically vitamin K2 and D3. When you supplement you shall know exactly the reasons you’re using one, and keep them to a minimum. There must be a good balance between calcium and magnesium. When you get muscles cramps, they could be due to an imbalance of calcium and not enough magnesium. It is important especially when you exercise to not only drink plenty of water but to keep in mind your calcium, magnesium and potassium ratios. Otherwise you will likely have cramping issues. Rich Carroll is a writer and avid health advocate. Research shows that when you eat is as an important factor for losing weight and gaining muscle as what you eat. Check it out at http://muscle4weightloss.com/foodsto-gain-muscle/. Read more about creating delicious meal using garlic and other spices at http://losethatbellyfat.info/recipes-forgarlic/ H&F