{"id":3607,"date":"2017-08-09T15:59:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T15:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/w-o-wbeauty.com\/?p=3607"},"modified":"2025-06-20T14:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T13:38:07","slug":"wellness-zone-the-benefits-of-magnesium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowbeauty.co\/health-and-wellbeing\/wellness-zone-the-benefits-of-magnesium\/","title":{"rendered":"WELLNESS ZONE: The Benefits of Magnesium!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you been suffering with the inability to sleep, muscle soreness, headaches, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, lack of appetite or even depression? Then chances are that you (like many people these days) are lacking in one vital mineral – magnesium<\/a>. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is necessary in over 300 reactions within the body\u2026 so let\u2019s talk about why this mineral is so important and why now is the time to keep yourself topped up! Here, we\u2019re going to talk about a few of the benefits when consumed, along with what they do when applied to the body and absorbed through the skin.<\/p>\n

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A lack of magnesium in your diet can lead to muscle aches or spasms, poor digestion, anxiety, and trouble sleeping. This is because it is an ingredient that is so important to many of the body\u2019s regulatory and biochemical systems and when you are lacking in it, it\u2019ll certainly have an impact on your overall health.<\/p>\n

One immediate way you can increase your intake of magnesium by taking supplements.<\/p>\n

Senior nutritionist Frankie Brogan also has this to say about magnesium supplements: \u201cMagnesium is a key mineral in our bodies, used for over 300 enzyme functions. \u00a0Primarily, it\u2019s necessary for muscle and nerve function, can relax muscles and calm the nervous system. \u00a0When we have enough of it, it can be great for stress relief and reduction of anxiety. \u00a0Magnesium insufficiency on the other hand, can be highly disruptive to sleep.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

However, taking supplements can sometimes give a laxative effect so please bear that in mind and discussing this with your GP before introducing them into your diet would be recommended. For those of you beauties who have periods\u2026 taking magnesium supplements regularly can also really help with reducing cramps. You can also keep yourself topped up naturally with magnesium rich food like the ones below:<\/p>\n