2023-10-22 13:00:00
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Magnesium, a mineral with unsuspected benefits
According to the many videos currently circulating on TikTok, magnesium helps you sleep better. We take stock of this food supplement.
PublishedOctober 22, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
A magnesium deficiency can result in muscle cramps, headaches or difficulty concentrating.
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After the drink to fall asleep et the benefits of pineapple, it is magnesium, touted on TikTok as being a remedy for almost all minor ailments, which is currently experiencing a real surge. The hashtag #magnesium has over 1 billion views and #magnesiumsupplements over 39 million.
But what are the benefits of magnesium? Is it really effective in combating lack of sleep, as is so often mentioned on TikTok? Andrea Hager, registered dietitian, takes stock of this trend.
What are the symptoms of magnesium deficiency?
The signs are not always very clear. A lack of magnesium can result in muscle cramps, headaches, migraines, sleep problems, depression, depression, but also difficulty concentrating.
Magnesium can be taken in capsules, powder or liquid form.
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Why does the body need magnesium?
Magnesium plays an essential role in the metabolism of cells in our body. It contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous and muscular systems, maintains good bone health and teeth as well as a good balance of electrolytes. It also plays a role in cell division and ensures good energy metabolism as well as normal mental function. Magnesium is beneficial in case of fatigue and exhaustion.
Magnesium is essential for the heart, nervous system, brain and helps reduce hypertension.
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What are its other advantages?
Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic, it ensures muscle regeneration following sporting effort and acts as a relaxant. Magnesium is essential for the heart, nervous system, brain and helps reduce hypertension because it relaxes the muscles in the artery walls.
What causes magnesium deficiency?
A magnesium deficiency can be due to insufficient absorption from food, an increased need particularly in pregnant women or serious athletes, increased loss induced by taking certain medications or by alcohol consumption as well as malabsorption. magnesium in the intestine.
Some studies indicate that magnesium is beneficial for mild anxiety disorders. What do you think?
Considering that magnesium is necessary for the production of serotonin, a happiness hormone, it acts indirectly on mood and promotes mental resistance as well as emotional balance. Magnesium can therefore have a positive effect on symptoms of depression and anxiety.
On TikTok, magnesium is touted as the new cure for sleep disorders. What is it really?
The causes of sleep disorders can be multiple. If they are due to stress, a magnesium intake may be helpful. The need for magnesium increases in cases of physical or nervous tension. Magnesium reduces the excitability of the nerves, combats the release of stress hormones and relaxes blood vessels, which helps reduce tension and promotes sleep. This is what numerous studies have revealed.
Natural sources of magnesium
Legumes like lentils and chickpeas
Cereals such as oats, spelt, rye and millet
Pseudo-grains like quinoa
Nuts and seeds such as almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Fruits and vegetables such as bananas, aromatic herbs and wild herbs
Cocoa beans, dark chocolate
Magnesium is found in many fresh, healthy foods.
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Do you regularly take magnesium treatments? Have you felt better since then?
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