Are you getting enough Magnesium (Mg)? asks the infographic. It highlights that 50% of adults lack Mg (Rosanoff, 2012) and explains its role in bone health, electrolyte balance, blood glucose, and energy. Causes of poor Mg levels include declining minerals in vegetables (Davis, 2009) and insufficient daily intake (Moore and Thompson, 2017). Risks involve headaches and muscle cramps. Solutions suggest adding Mg-rich foods like spinach and supplements.

Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?

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Magnesium is an essential nutrient that many adults are missing in their diet. Plants like spinach, Swiss chard, pumpkin seeds, and peas are great natural sources of magnesium, but plant-based magnesium supplements are also a great way to increase magnesium intake.
Magnesium supports the body in multiple ways, promoting healthy bones, blood glucose levels, energy levels, and electrolyte support. Many adults – as many as 50 percent – do not get enough magnesium in their diet for good health. This is partly due to reduce vegetable intake, but reduced mineral content in soil and crops is also a factor.

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