Magnesium is essential in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the human body, many tied to sleep, energy, cognitive function, stress regulation, and heart health. Deficiencies in this all-important mineral ultimately yield lower cellular energy states. This isn’t reflected simply as physical energy or fatigue, but a reduced ability to fight off infection, an increase in disease causing free radicals, inability to efficiently burn body fat, muscle firing problems (spasms – even in the heart), and inability to regulate your sympathetic nervous system (our stress response).There are several factors that are pushing magnesium levels toward deficiency:
Reduced Dietary Levels: A recent study by the NIH (National Institute of Health) showed 68% of the American population was depleted in magnesium, while other experts put the number closer to 80%. This suggests that many of us are already at a cellular disadvantage. Unfortunately, the quality of our soil, and therefore food is not where it should be. While we may be getting the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for vitamins and minerals, we are not even close to getting the quantities we need for actual health and vitality.
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