Magnesium Deficiency

Conditions associated with magnesium deficiency include:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Numbness and tingling
• Muscle cramps
• Fibromyalgia
• Hyperirritability and hyper-excitability
• PMS
• Insomnia
• Migraines
• Memory issues
• Abnormal heart rhythms
• Hypertension
• Coronary artery spasms
• Higher risk of ischaemic heart disease
• Higher risk of ischaemic stroke
• Higher risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
• Hyperlipidaemia
• Osteopaenia and osteoporosis
• Can result in hypocalcaemia and hypokalaemia
• Kidney stones

References:

1. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
2. https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/17122_nhmrc_nrv_update-dietary_intakes-web.pdf
3. Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and Natural Supplements: An evidence based guide. 4th Edition, Vol 2. Australia. Elsevier, 2015.

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