{"id":31679,"date":"2026-09-09T15:44:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/?p=31679"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:44:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T15:44:04","slug":"magnificent-magnesium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/09\/magnificent-magnesium\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnificent Magnesium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567707230{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"postIntro\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Magnesium is more than just a health fad,<br \/>\nit\u2019s key to more than <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/magnesium\">300 different chemical processes<\/a> in your body.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567724327{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567731786{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">An estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imrpress.com\/journal\/IJVNR\/95\/6\/10.31083\/IJVNR46828\">2.4 billion<\/a> people worldwide are magnesium deficient.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567737964{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567900030{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31672&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Magnesium has been a hot topic in wellness circles for a while now \u2014 it\u2019s even recently gone viral on TikTok as the main ingredient for the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acozykitchen.com\/sleepy-girl-mocktail\">Sleepy Girl Mocktail<\/a>,\u201d a drink said to make you fall asleep fast.\u00a0Magnesium is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/cofactor\">cofactor<\/a>, meaning it helps your enzymes function, so they can complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/enzyme\">vital processes<\/a> like digesting food or repairing DNA. Low levels of magnesium in the body are linked to a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-998\/magnesium\">health issues<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/association-between-dietary-intake-of-magnesium-and-psychiatric-disorders-among-iranian-adults-a-crosssectional-study\/8EF303FA97881F9E096B271BBD26F2C9\">depression<\/a>, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567896189{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Your body sources magnesium from <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/foods-that-are-high-in-magnesium\">high fiber foods<\/a>, such as nuts, legumes, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. It\u2019s recommended to get about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/a-to-z-guides\/magnesium-test\">320-420 milligrams<\/a> of magnesium a day. Those who stick to plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, likely maintain good levels of magnesium. However, magnesium deficiency is surprisingly common across the globe \u2014 an estimated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imrpress.com\/journal\/IJVNR\/95\/6\/10.31083\/IJVNR46828\">31%<\/a> of people worldwide don\u2019t consume enough magnesium in their regular diet. That\u2019s roughly 2.4 billion people. Older adults, people with ovaries, people who consume alcohol regularly, and people on certain medications are at a naturally higher risk of magnesium deficiency.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31673&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784568034550{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Your magnesium levels can be checked through a standard blood test, which will help you determine whether or not magnesium supplements would be a good fit for you. There are several different kinds of magnesium supplements on the market: magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, and magnesium sulfate. The second word refers to the <a href=\"https:\/\/mcpress.mayoclinic.org\/nutrition-fitness\/types-of-magnesium-supplements-best-use-and-benefits-for-your-health\/\">specific salts<\/a> formed when magnesium combines with other substances. These salts determine how the magnesium affects your body once absorbed:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784568030083{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31676&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/magnesium-glycinate\">Magnesium glycinate<\/a> is a common <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/magnesium\">ingredient<\/a> in sleep aids and can help relieve anxiety<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/magnesium-citrate.html\">Magnesium citrate<\/a> is often used as a laxative<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/magnesium-oxide#benefits\">Magnesium oxide<\/a> may reduce headache and migraine symptoms<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/magnesium-sulfate.html\">Magnesium sulfate<\/a> (Epsom salt) can be added to a bath to relieve muscle pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784568024139{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]However, taking one supplement over the other doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re missing out on any specific health benefit. There are still a variety of health benefits that magnesium brings to the table, regardless of what salt it\u2019s paired with. Some examples include:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784568021011{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maintaining good cortisol levels.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK507250\/\">Studies<\/a> show that magnesium may level out <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22187-cortisol\">cortisol levels<\/a>. Higher levels of cortisol are associated with anxiety and depression, so magnesium is a great way to keep your spirits up, even when times are tough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping your heart healthy<\/strong>. Magnesium may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK507250\/\">lower the risk<\/a> of developing heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliving PMS symptoms<\/strong>. For those who experience a menstrual cycle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/premenstrual-syndrome\">premenstrual syndrome<\/a> (PMS) can make getting through the day difficult. Magnesium can help <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28392498\/\">relieve<\/a> menstrual cramps, migraines, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijwhr.net\/pdf\/pdf_IJWHR_624.pdf\">bloating<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintaining bone strength. <\/strong>50-60% of the magnesium in your body is found in your bones. Magnesium is essential for <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Magnesium-HealthProfessional\/\">bone health<\/a>, and can help protect you against developing osteoporosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beating insomnia.<\/strong> Magnesium regulates several <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22513-neurotransmitters\">neurotransmitters<\/a> that are involved in sleep. As such, it can <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5452159\/\">lower<\/a> the time it takes you to fall asleep, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8996025\/\">improve<\/a> sleep quality and duration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31674&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567998892{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]While you\u2019re more likely to be deficient in magnesium than anything else, there is such a thing as too much magnesium. Excessive magnesium intake can cause a variety of issues, <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/magnesium\">including<\/a>:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567993188{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;31675&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Cramps<\/li>\n<li>Low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Impaired kidney function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Before taking any supplements (magnesium or otherwise), it\u2019s always important to check with a health professional first. Wellness websites aren\u2019t privy to your specific situation and can\u2019t tell you what your body truly needs. Magnesium supplements may interact with certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/medications-that-interact-with-magnesium-8731140\">medications<\/a>, including some diabetes and blood pressure drugs, thyroid medication, and a few antibiotics.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567707230{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Magnesium is more than just a health fad, it\u2019s key to more than 300 different chemical processes in your body. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567724327{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1784567731786{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] An estimated 2.4 billion people worldwide are magnesium deficient. 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