Feeling tired is completely normal, but when exhaustion never fades, muscles cramp, and you keep getting sick, there may be something wrong in your body. Have you checked your magnesium levels?
Why is it so hard to get enough magnesium?
In the past, it was easier to meet the daily magnesium requirements. However, over the years, the levels of this important mineral in our food have dropped significantly, mainly due to industrial farming.
Approximately 57% of the U.S. population fails to meet the recommended daily intake of magnesium, according to USDA.
For example, in the U.S., the nutritional content of apples decreased by 82% between 1914 and 1992, according to Swedish physiology expert Rune Eliasson.
Another reason many people struggle with magnesium deficiency is changes in diet. Nowadays, many people don’t eat enough magnesium-rich foods like beans, seeds, fish, nuts, and leafy greens, which were once common staples in our diets.
Signs of magnesium deficiency
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the human body, playing a key role in many biological processes. It’s the second most abundant mineral inside our cells and is involved in the function of over 600 enzymes, as well as regulating several ion channels.
Deficiency of this crucial mineral can lead to a range of symptoms, including tiredness, muscle weakness, cramps, and irregular heartbeats. It can also make you more irritable, cause shaky hands, tingling, and heart palpitations.
