There’s a lot of confusion on the relationship between calcium and magnesium and this article gives some solid recommendations on the optimal intake of these critical minerals. It also suggests a variety of food sources and how they work together. (more…)
We love emphasizing the importance of getting your magnesium from food sources. Magnesium is everywhere if you know where to look. This article provides some ideas for ways to get more magnesium in your diet. It also includes one of the most delicious kid-friendly, magnesium-rich treats called “ants on a log.” (more…)
A magnesium deficiency is considered to be one of the most common, but treatable, causes of disease. An estimated 72% of Americans are not getting enough magnesium. Low magnesium levels are associated with several autoimmune disorders including Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, arthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and asthma. Reduced levels are also thought to be the reason for muscle pain in SLE (Lupus) patients. (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…)
