Magnesium deficiency affects up to 60% of people due to diet, low magnesium in water, filtration systems, and certain medications. Symptoms include heart palpitations, hypertension, muscle cramps, sleep issues, vague neurological symptoms, and osteoporosis. Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains typically provides sufficient magnesium.
Cardiovascular Benefits of Magnesium Essential Mineral Low in Many, Supplements Have Multitude of Benefits Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:35:40 GMT https://petermcculloughmd.substack.com/p/cardiovascular-benefits-of-magnesium By Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH
Chelated magnesium supplements are among my most frequent therapeutic recommendations to patients. Intracellular magnesium deficiency may occur in up to 60% of the population because: 1) the standard American diet contains only about half of the recommended daily amount of magnesium, 2) the water table is low in magnesium in many areas, 3) some water filtration systems remove it, and 4) some medications like proton pump inhibitors reduce levels.
Magnesium deficiency can cause: 1) heart palpitations, 2) hypertension, 3) muscle cramping especially at night, 4) sleep disturbance, 5) vague neurological symptoms, 6) osteoporosis.
Magnesium is found in many types of foods. So if you’re following a healthy diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, you’re likely getting enough magnesium. Here’s a list of the top 13 foods that are high in magnesium :
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