Miscellaneous
Disclaimer: Before I continue along, I want to make a disclaimer. Any recommendations in this episode do not replace medical advice. Please consult a healthcare provider before beginning any supplementation. This episode of the Convo with a Chiro Podcast is all about magnesium. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in our bodies and plays a massive role in how we function. Over 300 chemical reactions in our body require magnesium to function: blood glucose regulation, blood pressure regulation, muscle contraction/relaxation, energy production, synthesis of RNA & DNA, etc. The list goes on. In this episode, I am going to talk generally about magnesium, its forms, and some reasons as to why you might want to supplement. Get ready to learn! Magnesium can be found in our diet through all the things that you would generally think of as being good for you: leafy greens, legumes, lean meats, nuts, etc. But just because it is so easy to find does not mean that we as a population consume enough of it. Research shows us that 75% of the population simply doesn’t get enough magnesium through our diets. So we need to supplement it. But besides general health, there are reasons why we want to supplement with magnesium further (and even further than the FDA recommends we have in a day). Sleep. This is where I see a major benefit of magnesium. Magnesium interacts with the GABA receptors in our brains which down-regulates the nervous system and helps us fall asleep. Migraines. High doses of magnesium taken orally have been shown to be incredibly effective in decreasing the frequency of migraines. Energy production & athletic performance. Magnesium is a required co-factor in the production of energy and the contraction of muscle tissue. Without magnesium, we literally would not be able to move our bodies.