magnesium

Ahh magnesium, probably one of my favourite supplements of all time. I like to call it the “calming” mineral. Who wouldn’t want a little more calm in their life?

Benefits of magnesium:

• Lowers blood pressure.

• Decreases blood sugar.

• Reduces muscle spasms, cramps, and tension.

• Supportive for migraines and tension headaches.

• Calms the nervous system to lessen anxiety and insomnia.

Are you taking the right form of magnesium?

• Constipated? Magnesium citrate or oxide.

• Cognitive impairment? Magnesium threonate.

• Muscle tension, anxiety or insomnia? Magnesium bisglycinate.

• Fibromyalgia? Magnesium malate.

• Cardiovascular disease or blood sugar imbalances? Magnesium taurate.

Magnesium-rich foods:

• Nuts and seeds ~ pumpkin seeds 168mg/oz, almonds 80mg/oz

• Leafy greens ~ spinach 78mg/1/2 cup

• Dark chocolate ~ 50mg/oz

• Avocado ~ 44mg/cup

• Fatty fish ~ salmon 26mg/3oz