Surprising Signs You are Magnesium Deficient

Surprising Signs You are Magnesium Deficient

February 2025

Magnesium one mineral, 800 functions!

Published by ive Right Health- Property of NHD Direct Inc

One mineral, 800 functions! Magnesium is an essential mineral, nestled within our bones, hearts, and cells, powering over 800 vital functions from stabilizing heartbeats to firing up nerves and fueling cellular energy. 300 of those functions are critical ! And yet, more than 1 in 3 Canadians aren’t getting enough.

Did you know that magnesium is your body's fourth most common mineral? This one mighty mineral is involved in over 300 biochemical functions in the body, such as:
  • Regulating heartbeat rhythms and helping neurotransmitter functions.
  • It is required for the production of ATP (the primary source of energy in our cells)
  • The production of DNA, RNA, and proteins.
  •  It plays an essential role in cell-to-cell communication
  • It is required for bone health, muscle contraction and relaxation, heart rhythm, and blood pressure.
  •  It is vital for stabilizing blood glucose levels and regulating sugar and fat metabolism.
  • It is critical for the immune system.

Is Magnesium the Missing Link?

 

Could magnesium be the underlying cause to your ailment or condition?  A deficiency in magnesium can present. itself in different ways. You may not notice a feeling of weakness or, lack of energy or hunger as some very early symptoms. However, as a person’s level of magnesium begins to decline their ailments and symptoms may become more problematic and in some cases life altering.  A magnesium deficiency is not guaranteed to be the sole cause of your ailment but it is worth considering, especially if your diet is low in magnesium rich foods
 
What foods are high in magnesium? - Magnesium is widely distributed in plant and animal foods and beverages. Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, are good sources. In general, foods containing dietary fibre provide magnesium. Magnesium is also added to some breakfast cereals and other fortified foods. Some types of food processing, such as refining grains in ways that remove the nutrient-rich germ and bran, lower magnesium content substantially

Some signs that you may be lacking in magnesium may include:

  • Hypertension and cardiovascular disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Low brain functioning
  • Migraine headaches
  • Involuntary muscle contractions
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Muscle twitching
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscle cramps
  • PMS symptoms
  • Mood swings
  • Iiritability
  • Anxiety
  • Faintness
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Recurrent bacterial infections
  • Tooth cavities

What causes a magnesium deficiency?

Magnesium deficiency is increasing due to the depleted soils that our food is grown in, the increase of digestive disorders that lead to malabsorption of critical nutrients, and the increased use of medications. Since the body needs magnesium daily, you must keep replenishing it.

 

  • Overconsumption of over-processed foods and not enough magnesium-rich foods.
  • Intestinal disorders
  • Malabsorption disorders- The body absorbs lower magnesium from foods.
  • Over three dozen prescription medications interfere with magnesium absorption and retention in the body, including some antibiotics, diuretics, allergy and asthma medications, birth control pills, blood pressure medication and chemotherapy treatments.
  • High intake of processed sugar (the body requires magnesium to break down sugar; therefore, the more sugar consumed, the more magnesium expended)
  • Prolonged stress
  • Ailments such as Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Cancer)
  • Older age people traditionally have lower magnesium levels.

Quick Facts about Magnesium

 

How much magnesium should you take? 200- 1000 mg per day is generally safe for most people. However, start taking magnesium in lower amounts and increase over Time. Magnesium can have a laxative effect when taken in larger quantities. The recommended dose is 400 -600 mg daily for regular maintenance, and higher dosages based on illness or ailment.

Who Should Take Magnesium?

  • If you are taking heart medications for high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease
  • If you have suffered from a heart attack or are managing angina
  • If you suffer from chronic migraines, cluster headaches
  • If you experience frequent muscle twitches, tics, spasms or cramping
  • If you have digestive and malabsorption disorders
  • If you are taking birth control
  • If you suffer from symptoms of PMS
  • If you are taking antacids,
  • Suffering from mental illness, tiredness, lack of sleep
  • If you suffer from anxiety or nervousness
  • Suffering from bone disease or any form of arthritis
  • Exercising or experiencing muscle fatigue or weakness

Be informed when looking for magnesium supplements. Magnesium can be a stand-alone supplement or in combination formulas that provide unique benefits for particular health conditions.

 

CanPrev Magnesium Supplements have moved the needle in terms of awesomeness, with the understanding that for magnesium to perform the many functions required in the body, the body has to absorb the magnesium efficiently. Add a whole bunch of science on ion bonds, gastric juices, pH levels, etc., and you will better understand the uniqueness of the CanPrev Magnesium supplements. CanPrev specializes in the Bisglycinate form of magnesium because of its increased solubility and its reduced side effects on the bowels at higher doses. The Bisglycinate form also contains a naturally occurring relaxing neurotransmitter.

 

CanPrev Magnesium supplements provide a wide range of doses and options that are gentler than others. CanPrev Magnesium also comes in liquids and chewable, providing unique administration of this supplement depending on your needs. One of the newest developments with the CanPrev magnesium lineup is balancing magnesium and supporting supplements for various ailments.

 

 

  • Magnesium Stress Release + Ashwagandha, B5, B6 & C is ideal for supporting the immune system. Those who suffer from mental illnesses, sleep disorders, anxiety, stress, nervousness. It is well-rounded for better brain function and endurance
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