Perhaps MAGNESIUM is the solution to our problem
Derived from the Greek word magnesia, it is a silvery-white metal that is flammable when ground into powder. Magnesium also plays an igniter role in keeping our bodies functioning healthily. Let’s get to know magnesium better and give it the value it deserves.
The natural sources of magnesium are soil and water. Magnesium, which passes into the soil through rain and wind, is transferred to the leaves of plants through their roots. However, today’s soil, which is not left fallow, does not rest during rain, and is expected to increase its yield with synthetic fertilizers and chemicals, has become depleted of minerals. Studies show that the mineral content of vegetables, including magnesium, has decreased by 80–90% over the past 100 years.
While our ancestors consumed 600 mg per day during the gathering period, even if we consume magnesium-rich eggs, green vegetables, nuts, rice, and legumes, we can only obtain an average of 200 mg of magnesium per day. The situation becomes even more dire if we consume alcohol, acidic beverages, salt, sugar, and coffee, or take medications such as birth control pills, antibiotics, stomach protectors, and blood pressure medications that reduce magnesium absorption and increase excretion.
I had a blood test done and my magnesium levels were not low. This is because 99% of magnesium is found inside cells in tissues, and magnesium levels in the blood remain stable regardless of the situation in the tissues. If magnesium levels in the blood decrease, magnesium from the tissues is released into the blood to maintain balance. Symptoms and complaints associated with magnesium deficiency in the tissues where it primarily functions will begin to appear.
The main reasons magnesium is such an important mineral in the body are that it activates our energy molecule ATP and acts as a cofactor (catalyst) in over 600 enzymatic reactions.
Thirty percent of the magnesium in the body is found in the muscles. It is an effective mineral for muscle relaxation. If you experience muscle cramps after exercise, muscle twitching, fibromyalgia, restless leg syndrome, morning stiffness, or teeth grinding, the solution is most likely magnesium.
It is effective in energy production in the brain, in the uptake of nutrients by nerve cells, in their regeneration, in signal transmission in the nervous system, and in protecting the brain from excessive stimulation. There is more magnesium in cerebrospinal fluid than in blood, and this is how it should be. If you have complaints such as stress, anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, tinnitus, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or burnout syndrome, the solution is most likely magnesium.
Our heart contracts an average of 100,000 times a day, pumping 8,000 liters of blood. In order for the heart to perform this noble task with the right rhythm, the right pressure, and flexible arteries, it needs magnesium. Conditions such as arrhythmia, hypertension, vascular blockages, and sudden heart attacks can be the result of magnesium deficiency. Research has shown that magnesium intake can stabilize heart rhythm, lower blood pressure, and prevent blood clotting, artery blockages, and heart failure.
Magnesium plays a key role in all systems of the body, including blood sugar regulation, lipid metabolism, the immune system, gut microbiota, bone formation, and estrogen metabolism. I recommend that everyone consult their doctor to determine their magnesium needs and use it accordingly. Whether you call it functional medicine, preventive medicine, or holistic medicine, our primary goal is to provide you with the quality of life you deserve without you having to become ill. Best regards.