The Ultimate Crash Course on Magnesium - Energy, Deficiency Symptoms, & More 

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In this episode of pick Dr. Osborne's Brain, I break down everything you need to know about magnesium.
The Ultimate Crash Course on Magnesium - Energy, Deficiency Symptoms, & More
What is magnesium?
A mineral with at least 700 known functions.
Functions of Magnesium Include:
- Regulation of sex hormones, thyroid hormone, insulin, cortisol…
- Regulation of nervous system and brain chemistry through - dopamine, serotonin
- Regulation of energy production
- Regulation of muscle tone
- DNA & RNA production
- Cell membrane protection
- Protein production
- Methylation
- Activation of Vitamin D
How Do We Get Magnesium?
From food. Some of the best sources include:
- Green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, chard, greens)
- Wild caught cold water fish (cod, halibut, herring, mackerel)
- Meats
- Almonds
- Figs
- Cocoa
- Garlic
- Pumpkin seeds
How Is Magnesium Absorbed?
What Causes Magnesium Deficiency?
- Poor diet - lack of real food in lieu of processed foods
- High stress
- Intestinal inflammation (Gluten, food additives, pesticides)
- High sugar intake
- Medications - BCP, blood pressure medicines, antacids
- See chart
Signs and Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
- Muscle spasms and cramps (twitching)
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Poor flexibility
- Inability to cope with stress
- Blood sugar swings
- Depression
- Abnormal menstruation (PMS)
- IBS
- Heartburn
Disease Associations Linked to Magnesium Deficiency
- Heart & Vascular Diseases
o High blood pressure
o Cardiac arrhythmia
o MVP
o Heart attacks and strokes
o Excessive Blood Clotting
- Neurological Diseases
o Depression
o Migraine Headaches
o Neuropathy
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
o Tetany
o Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Sex hormone deficiencies (testosterone, progesterone)
- Estrogen dominance
- Constipation - IBS
What Are the Best Forms of Supplemental Magnesium?
- Citrate
- Malate
- Glycinate
- Gluconate
- Mg Chloride
- Threonate
- Avoid Oxide
- Through the skin - Epsom salt baths, magnesium oil/lotion
How Much Magnesium is Safe to Take?
- 200-1000 mg/day is generally safe for most
- Best to ask your doctor to monitor you
Who Should Not Take Magnesium?
- Kidney failure
- Those with slow heart rates
- Those with bowel obstruction
What are The Side Effects of Too Much Magnesium?
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
What Lab Tests Can I Ask My Doctor to Run to Measure Magnesium?
- RBC magnesium
- Lymphocyte magnesium
- Serum magnesium
- Hair magnesium
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