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It is important to know: why the body needs magnesium
13.10.2023 17:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Unfortunately, studies show that almost 50% of the US population consume less recommended daily consumption of this important nutrient.
Why are you need magnesium
Magnesium is the first protection against increased fatigue.
This is due, in particular, with the role of magnesium in the production of energy by the body.
It also participates in the transmission of nerve impulses and in muscle contraction, and this is extremely important for the functioning of the cardiovascular system and muscle relaxation.
How to understand that the body lacks magnesium
Our nervous system is sensitive to the level of magnesium in the body.
Its reduced content can cause anxiety, nervousness, fear, as well as insomnia and fatigue, reducing attention and memory, in some cases - convulsive seizures, tremor and other symptoms.
Often people complain of "causeless" headaches.
Where magnesium is contained
Such products include whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, low-fat milk, yogurt.
Magnesium is also found in products rich in protein: it is low -fat meat, poultry, eggs, fish, seafood.
There are a lot of it in bobs, peas, lentils, arahis, almonds, cashews and soy products.
Magnesium is most contained by wheat bran and seedlings of wheat grain, cocoa and bitter chocolate (from 75 percent), pumpkin seeds, sunflower and flax.
It also applies to nuts: walnuts, cedar, cashew, pistachios, almonds.
