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The Big Magnesium MISTAKE 50%+ People Are Making

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May 26, 2025
Many people suffer from magnesium deficiency without realizing it, as blood tests can be misleading. Symptoms like muscle spasms, anxiety, and poor sleep signal the need for more magnesium. Common sources like almonds and spinach may not provide enough. Factors like gut inflammation and high-carb diets can deplete magnesium significantly. For optimal health, magnesium glycinate is recommended for better absorption. This mineral plays a crucial role in regulating calcium, impacting muscle function and heart health.
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INSIGHT

Magnesium Blood Levels Misleading

  • Only 1% of the body's magnesium is in the blood; 99% is inside cells.\n- Normal blood magnesium can be misleading about true magnesium deficiency.
ADVICE

Recognize Magnesium Deficiency Signs

  • If you have muscle spasms, twitches, anxiety, poor sleep, or sugar cravings, suspect magnesium deficiency.\n- You need about 400 mg of magnesium daily, which is hard to get from typical foods like almonds or spinach.
ADVICE

Improve Magnesium Absorption

  • Gut inflammation can reduce magnesium absorption by 60-70%, worsening deficiency.\n- Avoid refined carbs, alcohol, caffeine, and certain medications that deplete magnesium.
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