Being Low In This Could Have Deadly Effects

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Posted on: 30th Jun 2014

A new development of houses is being built down the road from where I live, and I�ve taken a detour from my usual running route to the new street to check out the progress on the homes.

It�s been eye-opening to see how much goes into each stage of the construction process, and how important it is that each step is done just right.

Nowhere is this truer than in the foundation. Because if that�s not done right, forget it�even if it�s off ever so slightly, it�s only a matter of time before things start to go wrong in the house from top to bottom!

You know, similar comments can be made about a certain nutrient that your body desperately needs.

Without the inner workings of this nutrient operating in tip-top shape, it�s not a matter of �if� but
merely �when� will you start to break down and suffer the health consequences.

And those consequences can go far and wide�practically any area or system in your body is fair game.

This crucial nutrient that your body so desperately needs�but may be dangerously low in�is magnesium.

Here�s the scoop on all that magnesium does for you, why you may be lacking it and very importantly,
what you can do about maintaining a healthy level in your body.

Magnesium�The Magnificent Mineral

When asked about their understanding of magnesium, most people scratch their heads and say, �It has
something to do with calcium and healthy bones, right?�

That�s very true, but magnesium�s partnership with calcium in maintaining the health of your bones is
just a drop in the magnesium bucket. Here�s a more complete picture of magnesium�s resume:

The Calcium-Magnesium Partnership

Magnesium helps hold calcium in your tooth enamel to keep your teeth strong and enhances healthy bone
growth in your entire skeleton. So understandably, magnesium deficiency can be just as much of a concern
in the development of osteoporosis as being low in calcium.

Magnesium and calcium are partners as far as your muscles are concerned too. Calcium causes your muscles
to contract, then magnesium flows in, replaces the calcium and makes your muscles relax.

The most obvious example of this is your heart beating. The calcium and magnesium work harmoniously to
orchestrate the smooth �lub-dup, lub-dup� in your chest.

But when this partnership is imbalanced due to too little magnesium (and hence not enough muscle
�relaxation�), it can cause irregular heartbeat, muscle spasms, tremors, cramps, twitching and even
convulsions. Magnesium deficiency has even been implicated as a cause or contributing factor in the
development of fibromyalgia�a painful devastating condition characterized by chronically sore, aching
muscles.

In addition, calcium levels in your bloodstream are regulated and controlled by magnesium. The three hormones
that control your blood calcium levels (parathyroid hormone, calcitonin and Vitamin D), are all activated by
magnesium�so being low in magnesium means that calcium can build up too much in the bloodstream.

When this happens, your body deposits the excess calcium in improper areas such as your gallbladder, your
joints, kidneys and arterial walls. This can eventually lead to gallstones, joint degeneration and bone spurs,
kidney stones and atherosclerosis.

Magnesium & Inflammation

Magnesium deficiency is associated with elevated levels of a compound called C-reactive protein, which is a
marker of chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation can take many forms in your body including arthritis,
atherosclerosis, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and migraines.

Magnesium & Your Immune System

Magnesium is essential for proper Vitamin D3 absorption and utilization in the body, and since Vitamin D is
critical for proper immune system functioning, magnesium deficiencies lead to immune disorders and increase
your risk of autoimmune conditions.

Magnesium deficiencies also weaken the immune system and make you much more susceptible to infection, viruses
and disease.

Magnesium And Your Nervous System

Magnesium is critical for nervous system activation and proper intracellular energy production�so lacking in it
can contribute to chronic fatigue.

Your body also uses magnesium to produce important neurotransmitters such as serotonin�your natural �feel good�
hormone.

So it�s not surprising that magnesium deficiency is common in people with depression. In addition, some studies
have shown a higher level of magnesium deficiency in psychiatric patients who had attempted suicide than the other
(non-suicidal) patients.

Magnesium deficiency has also been tied to nervous system symptoms such as confusion, delirium, sleep disturbances, schizophrenia and behavioral disturbances.

And There�s Even More

Over 300 different enzymes in your body need magnesium in order to function properly.

Magnesium is also needed for effective digestion and for building RNA and DNA molecules, as well as proper insulin
production (an important note for diabetics).

Magnesium deficiency is also tied to the development of menstrual problems such as lower back pain and cramps�this makes sense considering magnesium�s calming effect on your muscles.

You Talkin� To Me?

By now you�re probably wondering if magnesium deficiency may be a concern for you.

Below is a magnesium deficiency symptom/condition checklist�take a look and see how many apply to you. The more
items you check, the more likely it is that you may be low in magnesium.

Magnesium Deficiency Checklist

Check all that apply to you:

______ Behavioral disturbances

______ Irritability and anxiety

______ Lethargy

______ Impaired memory and cognitive function

______ Anorexia or loss of appetite

______ Nausea and vomiting

______ Seizures

______ Muscle weakness

______ Muscle spasms

______ Tics, twitches

______ Muscle cramps

______ Hyperactive reflexes

______ Impaired muscle coordination (ataxia)

______ Tremors

______ Involuntary eye movements and vertigo

______ Difficulty swallowing

______ Increased intracellular calcium

______ Hyperglycemia/elevated blood sugar

______ Calcium deficiency

______ Potassium deficiency

______ Irregular or rapid heartbeat

______ Coronary spasms

______ Depression

______ Chronic fatigue syndrome

______ ADHD

______ Fibromyalgia

______ Epilepsy

______ Parkinson�s disease

______ Sleep problems

______ Migraine

______ Cluster headaches

______ Osteoporosis

______ Premenstrual syndrome

______ Chest pain (angina)

______ Cardiac arrhythmias

______ Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis

______ Blood clots

______ Hypertension

______ Type 2 diabetes

______ Asthma

Why Could YOU Be Running Low?

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth but it�s is estimated that over 80% of us are
deficient in it!

It�s easy to see why. The most common causes of magnesium deficiency include:

1) Insufficient dietary sources of magnesium�mainly due to eating processed food (and Heaven knows that
describes boatloads of Americans!)

2) Taking prescription drugs that impair magnesium absorption in the body (especially diuretics,
antibiotics and birth control pills)

3) Poor blood sugar balance that interrupts magnesium uptake into your cells.

4) Harmful bacterial overgrowth in the gut (dysbiosis) and intestinal permeability (leaky gut) that lead
to poor nutrient absorption

5) Chronic mental, emotional and physical stressors

Help Turn It Around�It�s Easier Than You Think!

The good news is that you can help overcome a magnesium deficiency and see some dramatic changes in your
health as a result!

In addition to avoiding the medications that cause it (diuretics, antibiotics and oral contraceptives) as
much as possible and reducing stress in your life, here are four surefire ways to make sure your body is
getting and keeping the magnesium it so desperately needs:

1-      Get Dietary Sources Of Magnesium

Great dietary sources of magnesium include:

    Milk and other dairy products
    Meats
    Seafood
    Nuts
    Blackstrap molasses
    Swiss chard and other leafy greens
    Spinach
    Broccoli
    Seeds such as sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds

The flip side of that, my friend, is to avoid nutrient-poor refined carbs, processed foods and fast foods.
Not only will that help you concentrate on eating more nutrient-rich real foods, but avoiding refined carbs
is also a great way to help stabilize your blood sugar, which is yet another factor in magnesium deficiency
as noted above.

2-      Eat Meals That Are More Easily Digested And Encourage A Healthier Gut Wall

Taking in food sources of magnesium (and all other nutrients for that matter) or even using supplements is
only half of the equation.

The other half is that you must ensure you are actually absorbing the magnesium.

And that is a factor of how efficient your digestion is.

You can eat food sources of nutrients or swallow supplements until the cows come home, but if your body is not
absorbing the nutrients, it�s nothing but a waste of time and money, and you will continue to suffer.

The best way to make sure your meals are not only loaded with delicious real, nutrient-dense foods but that you
are also helping to ensure efficient digestion is to follow the guidelines in the Great Taste No Pain system.

This system gives you loads of delicious ways to enjoy nutrient-packed real foods and show you how to construct
meals that are much easier for your system to break down.

Not only will this help enhance your absorption of nutrients (including magnesium) but it will also help curb
tummy troubles like gas, bloating, constipation and acid reflux too!

3-      Supplement With Probiotics To Encourage Gut Wall Health

The integrity of your gut wall is very dependent on having a healthy gut flora balance.

The friendly bacteria in your system help to keep the gut wall non-porous, as well as assisting with digestion
and nutrient absorption and keeping harmful bacteria under control.

The ideal flora balance is having at least 85% beneficial bacteria and no more than 15% harmful.

But many people are walking around with the complete OPPOSITE of what they should have! This is not only due to
poor digestion, but also environmental toxins, medications, stress, eating lots of refined carbs and lack of sleep.

So in addition to a healthy diet like I mentioned above, it's essential to give your gut a helping hand with a
quality probiotic supplement.

4-      Consider Supplementing With Magnesium

Food sources of nutrients are always best, but if you want to help ensure you�ve got adequate magnesium, (or you
don�t care for many of its food sources) you can consider supplementation.

Many experts recommend 500 mg. a day in the form of magnesium carbonate or magnesium oxide, as those forms have the greatest potency.

Magnesium toxicity is rare, so very few people (with the exception of those with kidney disease) have been in danger
of getting �too much.� However, be careful if you are also regularly using over the counter laxatives that contain
magnesium such as Epsom salts, Milk of Magnesia, and magnesium citrate. You may be getting a lot more than you think!

And of course, improving your diet and digestion like I mentioned above will help eliminate the need for those
laxatives too!

When your body is lacking in ANY nutrient, there will be health consequences to pay�and magnesium happens to be one of the BIGGIES in terms of the health price it can cost you!

Make sure your body is getting all it needs and it will thank you handsomely for years to come.

To your health,

Sherry Brescia

PS: Always be sure to let your doctor or healthcare provider know what supplements you are taking.

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