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Most people are deficient in magnesium due to the refining of
foods- find out how increasing your daily intake of this
important mineral can make a big difference to your overall
heath and also prevent allergies and asthma.
Magnesium is a
trace mineral that is required for not just building strong
bones but for the proper functioning of our entire bodies.
"Magnesium is
not limited to improving bone health. There are some three
hundred bodily enzymes that require magnesium, which suggests
that magnesium is vital for most cells and tissues of the
body." - from American Chiropractic.
Studies show
that insufficient magnesium levels not only can cause asthma
and allergies, but also muscle cramps, muscle twitching,
muscle weakness as well as muscle aches, TMJ disorders,
depression, insomnia, osteoporosis, attention deficit
disorder, fibromyalgia, diabetes, mitral valve prolapse,
migraines, attention deficit disorder, noise sensitivity and
nervousness among several other conditions.
Today's refined
food simply doesn't contain enough magnesium and foods that do
contain it lose it through the cooking process. Even if you
are purposefully eating raw foods daily that are rich in
magnesium, consuming coffee, alcohol, soda or soft drinks and
salt will result in a loss of this mineral. Foods that contain
magnesium are cereals, nuts, green vegetables, and dairy
products. However, according to an article in The Lancet by
Britton et al. Magnesium deficiency is surprisingly common. In
one study 65% of an intensive care population and 11% of an
outpatient population suffered from magnesium deficiency.
Magnesium is used pharmacologically in acute myocardial
infarction (heart attack) angina, (chest pains) cardiac
arrhythmias, (irregular heart beat) alcohol withdrawal, and
pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy). It has
been used to treat acute asthma, plus magnesium may also help
prevent asthma. (Britton J et al. Lancet. 1994; 344: 357-361.
McLean RM. Am J Med. 1994; 96: 63-76.)
Maintaining
proper levels of magnesium in the body helps by relaxing
airway smooth muscle and dilating bronchioles in the lungs. It
also reduces histamine release and inflammation of the airways
and lungs by stabilizing mast cells and T- lymphocytes.
Studies like the one in The Lancet showed that increasing
magnesium intake helped to reduce and even prevent allergy
and asthma symptoms. Taking a good magnesium citrate
supplement, which is easily absorbed is important. Recommended
daily dosages vary from 500 mg to 1000 mg if you have a
substantial deficiency, but be aware that a dose of 1000 mg of
magnesium will cause a loose stool. It is best not to take it
after a meal since it neutralizes stomach acids, which would
interfere with digestion. It is best to consult a naturopathic
doctor or nutritionist for advice and testing to determine
your individual needs. Trace mineral deficiencies can be
determined through a tissue mineral analysis using a stand of
your hair at a medical lab.
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