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THE CHRISTMAS GUIDE
SIGNS YOU
NEED MORE
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium deficiency is a condition that is often overlooked,
yet it can be the cause or a contributing factor to several
health problems. Take a look at this list to make sure you’re
not experiencing signs of magnesium deficiency.
1. Chocolate
3. Stress
Cravings
Stress has a multitude of
Dark chocolate
effects on the body, includis filled with
ing increasing heart rate
magnesium.
and blood pressure, Another
When your body result of stress is depletion
is craving chocolate, of the body’s magnesium
it’s really asking for magnesium. stores.
2. Over-Indulgence in Sodas
If you drink carbonated beverages daily, you may be flushing
much-needed magnesium out
of your body.
4. Muscle Cramps
Magnesium helps relax your
muscles and keeps them
from seizing up and
cramping.
5. A Sweet Tooth
When you overindulge in
refined sugar, your body
excretes magnesium
through the kidneys.
6. Inability to Sleep
Often insomnia and related
sleep disturbances are a
result of an electrolyte
imbalance, which in turn
can be caused by low
magnesium levels
7. High Blood Pressure
Magnesium relaxes your
blood vessels, lowering your
blood pressure.
8. Caffeine Consumption
When you ingest too much
caffeine, your kidneys
release magnesium whether
your body needs it or not.
9. Abnormal Heart
Rhythms
Magnesium helps your heart
to function properly. If you
experience [irregular
heartbeats], lack of
sufficient magnesium could
be a contributing factor.
10. Constipation
Magnesium helps your
intestines relax in the same
way it helps blood vessels
become more open. If you
have enough magnesium,
your body also pulls extra
water into your bowels, which
helps prevent constipation.
11. Increased Alcohol
Intake
If you drink alcohol
on a regular basis, the
amount of magnesium
in your body could be
low - by as much as
30 percent.
12. Facial Tics
If you experience eye
twitches or facial tics, you are
very possibly experiencing a
magnesium deficit.
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