5 reasons you may need to add it to your diet

Magnesium, one of the most talked about health supplements at the moment and one of our most frequently asked topics on social media but why is everyone talking about it? This powerhouse mineral keeps your energy up, your muscles relaxed, and your mind calm, but here’s the catch: most people don’t get enough of it. How do you know if you are magnesium deficient? We have put together the top 5 indicators of a deficiency, so you know the key signs.

How well do you sleep?

Did you know the average healthy person falls asleep in 10-20 minutes and sleeps for 7-9 hours. Does that sound like you? If you find yourself tossing and turning all night and missing out on the vital hours of sleep, Magnesium might be able to help! Magnesium interacts with GABA receptors in the brain, having an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system… essentially telling your brain to ‘slow down’. This helps to support deep, restorative sleep. To add to this, it also aids the production of melatonin – also referred to as the ‘sleepy hormone’, helping to maintain the body’s natural circadian rhythm... or ‘body clock’. 

Are you getting frequent headaches? 

If you're someone who is constantly battling headaches and migraines, you might not be getting enough magnesium. Adding magnesium into your diet could be a game changer as it helps prevent the constriction of blood vessels often seen in migraines and promotes healthy blood flow to the brain. As well as also reducing inflammation and calming overactive neurotransmitters… which are all key factors in preventing headaches. 

How about muscle cramps? 

A common misconception of magnesium is that it’s only a sleep aid, however magnesium does so much more – especially when it comes to your muscles. One of the biggest red flags of this mineral deficiency is muscle cramps. Magnesium plays a big role in muscle relaxation by blocking the entry of calcium into muscle cells. By counteracting calcium, magnesium acts as a natural muscle relaxant, but without its common for muscles to cramp and spasms. Think of magnesium as your muscles' secret weapon for staying loose, flexible, and cramp-free. 

Do you find yourself fatigued often? 

Feel like you’re running on fumes by mid-afternoon? Put down that cup of coffee. You probably need to add more magnesium to your diet. To add to its long list of benefits, magnesium also contributes to energy metabolism and the production of ATP, so no matter how much caffeine you have you are still likely to feel sluggish without that natural energy boost. 

Are you more anxious recently? 

Anxiety often stems from an overactive nervous system, so going back to that first point, Magnesium’s role in telling your brain to ‘chill’ via the neurotransmitter GABA helps your mind and body shift out of that ‘fight or flight’ mode. Magnesium also tackles cortisol, your stress hormone. When cortisol levels skyrocket, magnesium swoops in to bring the chaos back to calm. So, consider this your sign to add it into your diet and feel the benefits. 

So where can you get magnesium from?

There are many different food sources that contain magnesium, including nuts, seeds, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables. Other excellent sources include legumes, fish, dairy products, fruits like bananas and avocados, and even dark chocolate.

If you want to ensure you're getting all the magnesium you need, our Rest and Recover contains 300mg of elemental magnesium, paired with ashwagandha and lemon balm to help rest your mind and body. Designed as an effervescent tablet that dissolves in water, so that the magnesium ionizes, and is absorbed more efficiently.