Could you be magnesium deficient? Apparently, many people are. Since it’s common, I think it’s something you should definitely look into!
The Difference Between Magnesium Deficiency and Sufficiency
Magnesium supplementation has made a HUGE difference in my life. Those weird, unexplainable symptoms. Gone! Being more or less non-functional 1-3 weeks out of every month (especially in the fall, winter, and spring)? Gone!
My health is not perfect AND I know other things besides magnesium have made a difference, but my discovery that I am magnesium deficient and subsequent supplementation has been AMAZING.
Amazing, as in, feel bad–>take magnesium –>feel better kind of amazing.
As in, now that I have found the perfect daily dosage I rarely experience those particular symptoms any more (and when I do I just take a little more magnesium and they go away).
As in, life-changing in a big, unambiguous way.
As in, I’m a different person (in a good way!) than I was a few years ago, in large part because of magnesium.
But are YOU magnesium deficient? That is the question.
What Are the Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency?
Before I get into the symptoms, I want to say that I experienced a group of symptoms that I’ve never read about anywhere but that I know were due to magnesium deficiency because I could reliably turn them off like a switch by taking a little magnesium.
It’s kind of hard to describe but I describe it as basically “feeling my body too much.” It could include . . .
*being physically and psychologically hypersensitive (I am that way a bit by nature anyway but NOT like this)
*having a constant stream of minor but VERY irritating little itches or tickles randomly over my body (especially while trying to fall asleep)
*mild but very uncomfortable general body aches
*and just a general sense of of my body being too much “there” even when I couldn’t identify exactly what I was feeling. A general sense of discomfort.
I’m so glad to be free from that (and know what to do about it whenever it does start cropping up)!
Now let’s look as some more symptoms and see how you are doing!
Some Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
Note: I put an “*” by each symptom listed here that I experienced.
| Anxiety* | Bowel problems | High blood pressure |
| Depression* | –Constipation* | Kidney stones |
| Poor concentration* | –Diarrhea | Fibromyalgia |
| Irritability* | –Other | Chronic bronchitis |
| Memory impairment* | Muscle cramps, spasms, or twitching* | PMS*/ Menses pain/ cramps* |
| Startled easily* | Tingling hands/feet* | Diabetes |
| Food cravings | Numbness hands/feet | Polycystic ovaries |
| Chronic fatigue** | Cold extremities | Preeclampsia/ eclampsia |
| Muscle weakness* | Headaches | Insomnia* |
| Restlessness* | Shortness of breath* | And more |
Some Other Things Associated With Magnesium Deficiency
| Brain trauma | Caffeine >3 per day |
| Taking antibiotics or oral contraceptives (several others as well, see resources below) | Food intake: –Limited greens –High protein –Limited nuts/seeds |
| Smoking | Sugar intake high |
| Stressful life* (I have internal stress due to anxiety) | And more |
Does this sound like you?
If it does, BY ALL MEANS check out all of the resources and information below!
I take ReMag regularly (currently 3/4 teaspoon three times per day). I also have some capsules (magnesium citrate), which is what I used to take, that I take when I need a little extra (usually at night when I’m not falling asleep or feel uncomfortable).
Recommended Resources
For More Information/References
Gauging Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms ~ My source for the symptoms and associations listed above.
Is Magnesium Toxic? ~ How much magnesium is it safe to take? Are there any contraindications (or circumstances that would require expert guidance )? Can magnesium be toxic? This post is a response to a statement on a different website, but contains a few important points.
