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Magnesium is a nutrient which can reduce stress levels, a single boost of magnesium can make you as calm as a child. How does magnesium do it? And how magnesium deficiency affects your health?
Magnesium is a part of cells and bones and is crucial for protection of arteries and helps them keep blood pressure under control. Magnesium's role is also to control the absorption of potassium and calcium, it helps kidneys, adrenals, your brain and above all, nervous system function properly. According to Peter Gillham 90 to 95 percent of people in the whole world have low levels of magnesium in their bodies. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include: asthma, low energy levels, muscle aches, headaches, fatigue, anxiety, nervousness, weak bones, difficulty breathing or insomnia.
There are numerous things which make your organism depleted of magnesium - these are smoking, drug use, diabetes, calcium-filled diets, stress or even sweating too much. Stress can trigger depression which can result in low metabolism. Stress is also one of the causes of bad habits e.g. smoking, drinking which can lead to even worse health problems such as cancer or heart disease.
Magnesium is important, together with calcium it can even save your life, or at least improve its quality. You should add magnesium which helps your nervous system, muscles work properly. If you opt for providing magnesium with more natural ways you should eat dark green foods, whole grains, garlic, lemons, avocado or chamomile. You can also supplement daily doses of magnesium with specially designed tablets or powders. One tablet a day of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus can keep your body at the best condition you wish.
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mary
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2009-06-30 12:09:07
Bibliography:
www.healthnews.com
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