Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:
- Poor immune function
- Bone Loss
- Muscle pain and muscle twitching
- Depression
- High Blood Pressure
- Increase cholesterol
- Hypoglycemia or other blood sugar problems
- Fatigue
- Thyroid Disease
Magnesium has been shown to be beneficial in the following conditions:
- Migraine Headaches
- Infertility
- High blood pressure
- Type I and Type II Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Thyroid Disease
Drugs or additives that may deplete or interfere with metabolism:
- Alcohol
- Corticosteroids
- High Blood Pressure Medications (diuretics)
- Caffeine
- Birth Control Pills (estrogen)
Laboratory Testing:
- Lymphocyte proliferation assays (Spectracell labs)
- Red Blood Cell testing
- Serum testing (not accurate)
Food Sources:
- Vegetables and fruits, pumpkin seeds (very high)