15 Good Reasons To Take Magnesium Every Day!
Magnesium is an essential mineral for our health. A lack of magnesium can cause many diseases, such as muscle pain, nervous disorders, dizziness, joint problems or migraines.
We explain below what are the main reasons why we should take it every day.
And we tell you which foods and dietary supplements we must consume to obtain the daily dose necessary for our body!
Few nutrients provide as much benefit as magnesium. It is also the most abundant mineral in the cells of our body after calcium, phosphorus and potassium.
The health benefits of magnesium
- It helps prevent the deterioration of cartilage and the appearance of conditions such as osteoarthritis and joint pain.
- It is a mineral of utmost importance for relieving muscle pain. Magnesium should be consumed to prevent cramps, contractures, tingling, numbness and tremors.
- Regulates the heart rate.
- Fights hypertension.
- Relieves migraines and jaw pain which is often caused by muscle tension.
- Relieves dizziness which is sometimes caused by muscle tension in the cervical area.
- Provides relief to people who have difficulty bearing the light. To those who cannot make out the lights in the dark. And also to those who show hypersensitivity to noise.
- Provides energy and fights fatigue, which is why we recommend it during periods of convalescence. And people who suffer from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia or general weakness.
- Stimulates the appetite of people who suffer from inappetence.
- Calms nausea and vomiting.
- Relieves constipation problems, because it facilitates intestinal transit in a natural way.
- Relieves period pain.
- Calms the need for salt and chocolate.
- It is a regulator of the nervous system in many cases. Insomnia and anxiety, hyperactivity, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias.
- It promotes the production of collagen which is essential for our skeleton, tendons and cartilages. When there is a lack of collagen, care should be taken to consume vitamin C and protein, preferably at the same meal.
Foods rich in magnesium
Many foods are rich in magnesium and this can sometimes surprise us! I l have to think of consuming any of these foods at each meal.
- Cocoa: 100 grams of pure dark chocolate contains almost 500 milligrams
- Dark green leafy vegetables: chard, lettuce, spinach
- Fruits: bananas, apricots, avocados, peaches, plums
- Dried fruits: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts
- Dried vegetables: peas, lentils
- Seeds
- Cereals: brown rice, millet, oats
- Potatoes
- Squash
Two fundamental recipes
One convenient way to get our daily dose of magnesium is to drink a milkshake every morning.
The ingredients are :
- Cocoa powder, almond powder, a ripe banana, oat or rice milk. And if you prefer it a little sweeter, add a little honey or panela.
- Perfectly beat all the ingredients to prepare this first morning snack for adults and children, and moreover delicious!
If we want to avoid consuming all those calories or are looking for something different, we can prepare this salad with each meal, consisting of:
- Raw lettuce and spinach leaves
- Lawyer
- Tomato
- Nuts
- Sprouted lentils
Season it with olive oil, lemon juice and a little sea salt or Himalayan salt to taste.
Sprouted lentils can be found in health food stores or some supermarkets.
You can also prepare them yourself by putting the raw lentils in a container with a little water, taking care to moisten them constantly. And after two or three days, they will start to sprout. Then we can eat them.
Germination makes it possible to multiply the benefits of the seeds and thus obtain an additional dose of energy every day.
Magnesium supplements
We will make our choice among the magnesium supplements that can be found in different forms in pharmacies, in herbalists or in health food stores.
- Magnesium chloride: it has a very bitter taste, but it is also the most recommended.
- Magnesium citrate: the most suitable if you suffer from heartburn or if you cannot stand the taste of chloride.
- Magnesium sulfate: this presentation is ideal for taking relaxing baths, adding it to hot bath water.
At what doses? Take 300 to 600 milligrams per day, orally, in three divided doses so that the body can absorb it properly.
We recommend that you consult your doctor or therapist before starting any treatment.
