2023-11-26 08:26:43
Essential substances to guarantee the proper functioning of our body, the minerals of which magnesium is a part ensure the basic functions of our body. It is therefore important to monitor your mineral intake. Did you know that magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for energy production in our body? The signs of a magnesium deficiency are difficult to detect because they are common to many other situations. Let’s try to clarify this.
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Magnesium deficiency, which is one of the main dietary deficiencies, can have many repercussions on our health.
What are the causes of magnesium deficiency?
Multiple causes of magnesium deficiency exist:
insufficient food intake is the most obvious cause: imbalance in our diet, consumption of industrial foods, repeated diets; stress is another less known one. Stress is a normal reflex of the body when it feels threatened. It causes a series of physiological reactions including a sudden release of adrenaline, a hormone known to remove magnesium present in cells. The latter is then found in the blood and is eliminated by the kidneys. So, the more we stress, the more we risk losing magnesium! This magnesium deficiency in turn promotes stress. It’s a vicious circle; during pregnancy, the pregnant woman must provide for her own needs and those of the fetus. It therefore double depletes mineral reserves, particularly magnesium; intense sporting activity generates water losses (sweat), which depletes mineral and magnesium reserves; with age, urinary losses are increased and bones are more fragile. Older people also tend to drink less and eat less. They can quickly become deficient in magnesium; certain pathologies consume magnesium such as chronic diseases of the intestines or kidneys, type 2 diabetes, diarrhea.
What is the role of magnesium in the body?
At the level of the nervous system, magnesium, by stabilizing the nerve fibers, ensures nerve impulses. It also helps store and release serotonin and dopamine, hormones essential to guarantee relaxation and regulate moods. In terms of cognitive functions, it is essential for concentration and memorization. At the level of the heart, it participates in the regulation of heart rate and blood pressure. At the bone level, it guarantees the strength of the bones.
Do you know how to identify the symptoms of magnesium deficiency?
Some symptoms are so common that it can be difficult to attribute them to lack of magnesium : fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, difficulty falling asleep, difficulty concentrating, etc. Joint and muscular symptoms, muscle cramps or pain, eyelid spasms, numbness and tingling of the fingers, feet, around the lips.
More serious symptoms may appear: hypertension, headaches, dizziness, vertigo, hypersensitivity to noise, anxiety, hyperemotionality, depressive state, palpitations.
It is important to detect a magnesium deficiency in time. In the event of a deficiency, your doctor can advise you on your eating habits, but he can also prescribe food supplements.
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