Magnesium

Bachelor's Capstone in Heath and Wellness

HW499Unit 4

Jessica Boyles

Magnesium Facts

Why do we need Magnesium in the body? For normal body functions. Transportation of other minerals in the body. For proper bone structure growth. Blood sugar control. Blood Pressure regulation.

Magnesium

People at risk in being Magnesium deficient also include:

People with stomach problems or stomach diseases.

Alcohol dependency. Type 2 diabetes. Elderly.

Recommendations on Magnesium

Women, especially elderly and african-american women are at risk of being Magnesium deficient.

Making sure your diet intake has the recommended amount of Magnesium daily, most high fiber foods contain high amounts of Magnesium in it also.

Knowing the signs of being possibly Magnesium deficient.

These signs inlcude:

Headaches/migraines.

Constipation.

Asthmatic problems.

Pain/Cramps in muscles.

Anxiety or fatigue (either way).

And many others.

Foods High in Magnesium

Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts). Spinach. Beans (black beans, edamame). Soy Milk. Rice. Potatoes. Yogurt.

Information about MagnesiumTo find out information like: What it is?

How does it work in the body?

Safety concerns.

Interactions with other supplements, foods, or medications.

Dosage to use.

Other names associated with Magnesium.

Website to check out:U.S. Library of Medicine

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/998.html

Magnesium Resources

There are plenty of great information on websites, education sites, and articles that share great information including:

Foods with Magnesium in it and the amounts of Magnesium in it.

Why we need Magnesium in our body. Supplements that can be taken if you are

Magnesium deficient.

Magnesium Resources Continued

Some great sites to look through: National Institutes of Health

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

The Natural Way

http://www.thenatway.com/Newsletters/NaturalVitalityNaturalCalmMagnesiumDrink.aspx

Organic Facts

https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/minerals/health-benefits-of-magnesium.html

CNN: Magnesium, an invisible deficiency that could be harming your health

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/31/health/magnesium-deficiency-health/

ReferenceMagnesium. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2015.

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

Magnesium: MedlinePlus Supplements. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2015. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/998.html

Natural Vitality Natural Calm Magnesium Drink. (n.d.). Retrieved July 5, 2015. http://www.thenatway.com/Newsletters/NaturalVitalityNaturalCalmMagnesiumDrink.aspx

Health Benefits of Magnesium | Organic Facts. (2015, June 19). Retrieved July 5, 2015. https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/minerals/health-benefits-of-magnesium.html

Barnes, Z. (2015, January 3). Magnesium, an invisible deficiency that could be harming your health. CNN. http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/31/health/magnesium-deficiency-health/