There are so many magnesiums out there, it’s like a minefield! In this episode, Jen explains the types of magnesium, what you need to be aware of and what foods you can obtain your daily doses from.
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SHOWNOTES
All minerals run in relationship with another
- sodium and potassium
- Copper and zinc
- calcium and magnesium
Depending on the ratios to each other can determine how the body is responding.
Calcium and magnesium are essential to heart function. Calcium helps the heart contract and magnesium helps it to relax. The two in balance gives us our healthy heart beat.
An easy visual for those of you wanting to lose weight, Calcium loves outside of a cell and magnesium inside. Magnesium is required for the active transport of ions calcium across cell membranes for the production of energy.
The basics on magnesium
Magnesium Sulphate – Epsom salts are great for aches and pains. Imagine soaking in the bath.
Magnesium Glycinate – Magnesium glycinate is formed by combining elemental magnesium with the amino acid glycine. Means is easily absorbed and perfect for sleep and stress. It can help manage blood sugar levels
Magnesium Citrate –relaxing and muscle cramps and laxative.
Magnesium Phosphate – relaxes muscles great for cramping. Found in executive stress formulas.
Magnesium Oxide – used to treat migraines and constipation but has lower bioavailability.
Magnesium Chloride – relaxxxx. 2008 study found it even relaxed rock oysters
Magnesium Malate – combines magnesium and malic acid. Can help with balancing blood sugar, moods muscle pain.
Magnesium Taurate – generally used to help with high blood pressure and heart health in general
Some foods high in magnesium
- Spinach 78 mg per ½ cup boiled
- Cashews 74 mg per 1 ounce (oz) dry roasted
- Black beans 60 mg per ½ cup cooked
- Edamame 50 mg per ½ cup cooked and shelled
- Salmon 24 mg per 3 oz cooked
- Peanut butter 49 mg per 2 tablespoons
- Whole-wheat bread 46 mg per 2 slices
What’s the answer, see a practitioner for what you need specifically
Healthy Life Hacks
The Healthy Life Hacks I want to share with you today are:
- You may benefit from a magnesium supplement if you experience frequent headaches, muscle cramping at night or with exercise, fatigue, or constipation, stress and blood sugar issues.
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