Magnesium is an important mineral that helps in the fight against everyday stress, it is extremely important for muscles and the nervous system, and it also affects concentration and sleep. It helps to overcome insomnia and improve sleep. Magnesium also helps the muscles to relax faster. Many people's sleep is disturbed by pains and cramps in their legs. The most common reason is a lack of magnesium, which is necessary for relaxation, muscle contraction and normal movement.
It affects the mood
Magnesium, especially in stressful situations, has a beneficial effect on the body and the nervous system in general. The minimum daily intake of this mineral is about 300 mg (the body absorbs only slightly less than 200 mg). A high level of magnesium is also not recommended as it can be harmful to health. Natural sources are green leafy vegetables, legumes, whole grain rice, whole grains, soy and sunflower seeds, nuts, dairy products, meat, fish, chocolate with a minimum of 70 percent cocoa, unprocessed sea salt.
You should know that even 50 to 70 percent of this mineral is lost through thermal processing, and up to 40 percent through freezing of food.
Some foods 'kill' him
Magnesium deficiency is additionally caused by excessive consumption of alcohol, coffee and excessive intake of refined sugar. Longer-term magnesium deficiency is manifested by muscle spasms, a feeling of numbness and tingling. The recommended daily intake of magnesium for a healthy adult woman is 350 mg per day, and for an adult man, pregnant and lactating women it is 450 mg.
It has been proven that magnesium directly affects mood and if it is lacking, it causes anxiety and depression. Namely, it directly affects the balance of release and acceptance of the happiness hormone, serotonin, and only when we have enough of it, we feel balanced.
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