There’s good news regarding the use of minerals in treating insomnia. Studies have found that calcium helps produce melatonin, which causes sleep. One symptom of magnesium deficiency is chronic insomnia. This condition was shown to be relieved with normal magnesium levels. Keep in mind that balancing your calcium and magnesium levels is essential as one can deplete the other. (more…)
Do you wonder why you’re always seeing calcium and magnesium combined supplements? Here’s a general overview of why these two important minerals are offered together to promote bone formation, cardiovascular functioning and muscle effectiveness.
Magnesium helps with calcium absorption. Like calcium, it’s naturally found in dairy products (among other places). However, unusually large intakes of calcium reduces the absorption of magnesium in the body. When you have a mineral deficiency (through a poor diet or otherwise), the body’s pH balance becomes offset and highly acidic. Calcium and magnesium, which usually help eliminate excess acid, need to neutralize this additional acidity and are lost in the bloodstream. This results in bone loss.
If you have a condition where you are deficient in magnesium and/or calcium, there are many options including dietary modifications, mineral supplements and even skin treatments that can help restore proper mineral levels in the body.
Trainer Becky Kolar in the Sheboygan Press discusses the importance of magnesium for those with arthritis and osteoporosis. Magnesium has been known to help alleviate symptoms of arthritis. But despite that tens of millions of U.S. adults have arthritis, many people are low in magnesium and other important minerals. (more…)
Everyone seems to understand the importance of calcium in a diet. But when it comes to the other side of the coin, magnesium, few people realize just how important this mineral is to their well-being. It’s estimated that only 25% of the American population today receive the recommended amounts, which is 150 – 250 mg for children 10 years of age and under, and 300 – 400 mg for adults. (more…)
Doctors and health experts are keen advocates of complete nutrition and ample food supplement intake. While the right diet and exercise has become a health and wellness cliché, their importance cannot be overstated. However, we sadly lack enough vital information regarding different vitamin intake. Magnesium is one nutritional example that has important benefits that we don’t know much about. (more…)
