Magnesium
Magnesium is a key mineral in the human body, involved in over 600 cellular reactions. It helps maintain brain and heart function, and is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body.
Impact of Gene Variants
Genes significantly influence magnesium levels. Variations in genes like TRPM6 and ATP2B1 can impact magnesium absorption and risk for hypomagnesemia.
Ways to Recognize Problems
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle spasms, and nausea. In severe cases, it can lead to abnormal heart rhythms and personality changes.
Ways to Improve
Magnesium levels can be improved by consuming magnesium-rich foods such as dark leafy greens, whole grains, beans, nuts, and fish. Adequate intake of Vitamin D3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6 can also help.
Did you know
Around 50% of the US population consumes less than the required amount of magnesium.
