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A mineral essential to our body, magnesium has multiple functions and lacking them can have multiple repercussions on our health.
Yet while the recommended daily intake of magnesium is on average 350 mg for an adult, the SUVIMAX study conducted from 1994 to 2002 revealed that 77% of women and 72% of men have much lower intakes.
Do you think you are magnesium deficient? Here are 8 signs that may show it.
1 / Eyelid spasm
It is one of the most common signs.
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2 / Fatigue
If you are always tired, especially when you wake up, you may be low on magnesium.
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3 / Cramps, contractures and tingling
Muscles that lack magnesium are poorly functioning muscles.
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4 / Anxiety, irritability
If you are feeling particularly anxious, irritable, or having anxiety attacks, it may be due to a magnesium deficiency.
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5 / Vertigo, dizziness, nausea and vomiting
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6 / Headache and jaw pain
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7 / Difficulty concentrating
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8 / Numbness
In particular of the hands and feet.
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If you have any of these symptoms, then it is possible that you are lacking in magnesium. see your doctor who may prescribe food supplements for you if you are found to be deficient in magnesium.
However, magnesium occurs naturally in many foods, for example :
- Cocoa
- Fruits and vegetables: cabbage, lentils, spinach, bananas, avocados, apples, apricots …
- Dried fruits: almonds, walnuts, cashews …
- Fish and seafood
See the best food sources of magnesium
Prefer them if you lack magnesium!