Magnesium is the only single mineral I recommend everyone supplement with, regardless of whether or not you know your tissue levels from an HTMA. Why?
- its very hard to get from food
- our soils are depleted of magnesium due to unsustainable farming practices like tilling and mono-cropping
- our bodies burn through magnesium during times of stress, and let's face it, we live in a chronically stressed society
- alcohol increases the excretion of magnesium through the kidneys, and many of us drink alcohol regularly
The importance of magnesium cannot be stressed enough. Here are just a few of the ways it benefits our health:
Magnesium & the brain:
- decreases inflammation and protects the blood-brain barrier
- increases cognitive function and prevents age-related cognitive decline
- improves memory and reduces risk of dementia
Magnesium & the lungs:
- low magnesium and potassium intakes are associated with lower lung function
- relaxes smooth muscle and dilates bronchial rings
Magnesium & joint health:
- prevents excess calcium from accumulating within cells and around joints
- relaxes muscles and improves nerve signaling
Magnesium & the heart:
- helps relax the arteries and regulates blood pressure
- magnesium deficiency can cause hypertension and heart attacks
There are many forms of magnesium, so which one should you take?
Magnesium glycinate! The most absorbable form of magnesium.
I recommend magnesium from Wild and Well-Fed. What sets this product apart from the rest:
- the ONLY supplement on the market without it being a blend
- absolutely no fillers and additives
- glass bottle instead of plastic (no micro-plastics leaching into the capsules)
- easy to digest gelatin capsule vs cellulose capsules
- calming, great for sleep and the nervous system
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Keep in mind...we need adequate amounts of sodium and potassium to keep magnesium in the cell
- eat potassium-rich foods, like potatoes, beets, coconut water, & aloe juice
- add high-quality salt to your food and a pinch in your water
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With gratitude,
Blair Bellis, NTP
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