Magnesium deficiency – an essential mineral

Magnesium

What causes magnesium deficiency?

The collective magnesium deficiency in the Netherlands is partly due to pesticides that kill healthy bacteria in our soil. This means the plants we consume are often deficient in magnesium, which can also lead to a magnesium deficiency in our bodies. Not only this, but other lifestyle factors such as too much caffeine, alcohol, sugar, stress, and certain medications can reduce the amount of magnesium we absorb.

Stress and magnesium

Magnesium: is an essential mineral – especially during times of stress. Magnesium is often called the anti-stress mineral. (Read more about this in the blog: Reducing Stress in a Stressful Society ).

What causes magnesium deficiency?

The collective magnesium deficiency in the Netherlands is partly due to pesticides that kill healthy bacteria in our soil. This means the plants we consume are often deficient in magnesium, which can also lead to a magnesium deficiency in our bodies. Not only this, but other lifestyle factors such as too much caffeine, alcohol, sugar, stress, and certain medications can reduce the amount of magnesium we absorb.

What are the symptoms of magnesium deficiency?

A magnesium deficiency isn't immediately recognizable. People often only recognize a magnesium deficiency when symptoms appear. If you experience any of the following symptoms, a magnesium deficiency could be the cause: fatigue, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, high blood pressure, headaches, muscle weakness, recurring bacterial and fungal infections, behavioral disorders/mood swings, and depression.

What contains a lot of magnesium?

There are many benefits to having the right amount of magnesium in your body. Diet is the foundation for magnesium intake. A healthy and varied diet is therefore key, with plenty of leafy greens, nuts, and legumes. However, as discussed earlier, the magnesium content of these foods depends largely on the richness of the soil in which they are grown, so it's best to buy organic produce. Try adding these foods to your diet in organic form to naturally increase your magnesium intake: spinach, Swiss chard, black beans, almonds, cashews, potatoes, pumpkin seeds, avocado, bananas, broccoli, cocoa, and Brussels sprouts.

What contains a lot of magnesium?

There are many benefits to having the right amount of magnesium in your body. Diet is the foundation for magnesium intake. A healthy and varied diet is therefore key, with plenty of leafy greens, nuts, and legumes. However, as discussed earlier, the magnesium content of these foods depends largely on the richness of the soil in which they are grown, so it's best to buy organic produce. Try adding these foods to your diet in organic form to naturally increase your magnesium intake: spinach, Swiss chard, black beans, almonds, cashews, potatoes, pumpkin seeds, avocado, bananas, broccoli, cocoa, and Brussels sprouts.

Taking magnesium supplements

Because many of us fail to get adequate amounts of magnesium from our diets, supplements are often necessary to experience the benefits of magnesium .

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