Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium is an important element in your body. It is required for bone and tooth formation and participates in about 300 enzyme activities. Nearly 70% of the US population under the age of 71, and around 80% of those over the age of 71, ingest less magnesium than is recommended. Low magnesium consumption and blood levels have been linked to a number of illnesses, including type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Low levels are especially prevalent among hospitalized individuals. According to certain research, 9-65% of them are inadequate.

Disease, drug usage, impaired digestive function, or insufficient magnesium intake can all lead to deficiency. The most common signs of severe magnesium insufficiency include irregular heartbeat, muscular cramps, restless leg syndrome, tiredness, and headaches. Insulin resistance and high blood pressure are two more subtle, long-term signs that you may not detect.