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Magnesium
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| Magnesium is a mineral that is
widely available to us in foods, therefore severe deficiencies are
generally only found in people who have a low or poorly balanced food
intakes – e.g. alcoholics & diabetics. |
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However, since many drugs,
including antibiotics, diuretics and oral contraceptives, have been
shown to lower magnesium levels in the blood, it has been estimated that
as many as 60% of Americans are at risk of magnesium deficiency.
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Magnesium can help |
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Required for strong
healthy bones & teeth |
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Helps muscles to
relax and function properly |
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Helps maintain
normal heart rhythm |
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Aids in calcium
& potassium uptake |
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Helps protect
arterial linings from stress due to sudden changes
in blood pressure |
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Aids in the
transmission of nerve impulses |
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Helps prevent
depression |
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Helps our bodies
deal with stress |
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Aids in energy
production and regulation |
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Aids in carbohydrate
& mineral metabolism |
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Aids in proper
insulin production |
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Symptoms of
deficiency may include:
Heart rhythm disturbances –
this may include rapid heart beating, loss of appetite, depression,
anxiety, agitation, irritability, muscle twitching, cold hands &
feet |
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Natural
sources
Dairy products, meat, fish,
seafood, whole seeds – nuts & legumes, wheatgerm, whole grains,
green leafy vegetables, apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, peaches,
molasses |
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