Before I google this myself: Why is Magnesium important for the body?

[Riddler]

Learning about certain minerals today...

Minerals are just as important as Vitamins... especially
in today's world dominated by GMO's.

So today I ask: Magnesium, why do I need this?

Anybody want to answer before they use Google Magic?




What about Iodine?

[aj1987]

Learning about certain minerals today...

Minerals are just as important as Vitamins... especially
in today's world dominated by GMO's.

So today I ask: Magnesium, why do I need this?

Anybody want to answer before they use Google Magic?

What about Iodine?
Magnesium deficiency leads to heart disease, if I'm not mistaken.

Iodine deficiency ****s up your thyroid and leads to goiter.

[Riddler]

Magnesium deficiency leads to heart disease, if I'm not mistaken.


I still haven't googled it...

but this is not the answer I was looking for... while it may be true...

I've heard it's vital for something else.

[Riddler]

Potassium?

[hateraid]

Magnesium is good for nerval support. It also helps in the assimilation of zinc, calcium, and other minerals

Iodine helps to nourish your thyroid.

Potassium is used to create electrolytes which charges and helps to hydrate the body.

Are you at risk of heart attack dooms?

[Riddler]

Are you at risk of heart attack dooms?


No... but my memory is getting worse.

(short-term memory)



Magnesium Boosts Brain Function (http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/magnesium_boosts_brain_function/)



A study shows that intake of magnesium1 above what is traditionally considered the normal dietary amount has a dramatic effect on improving multiple aspects of memory and learning. These findings held true for both young and old.

In the study, magnesium directly improved synaptic plasticity, which I previously explained is the key to the future health of your brain. Various regions in the brain associated with learning and memory experienced significant improvements in synaptic function as a result of magnesium dietary supplementation.

“Our findings suggest that elevating brain magnesium content via increasing magnesium intake might be a useful new strategy to enhance cognitive abilities,” explains lead author Guosong Liu, Director of the Center for Learning and Memory at Tsinghua University in Beijing. “Moreover, half the population of industrialized countries has a magnesium deficit, which increases with aging. This may very well contribute to age-dependent memory decline; increasing magnesium intake might prevent or reduce such decline.”

The data suggests that the daily recommendation of 400 mg of magnesium, while adequate for some important functions of magnesium, is not adequate for optimal brain function. Over the years I have seen significant health improvement in individuals consuming magnesium in the 600 mg – 1,000 mg range. Because magnesium tends to have a laxative effect the amount any one person can consume as a dietary supplement is sometimes limited by bowel function. However, for those interested in strategies to help maintain optimal brain function, higher levels of magnesium intake are likely to be helpful.

Magnesium is found in fruits and vegetables. However, minerals in food are at low levels due to excessive processing of food, poor farming that depletes soils, and the use of pesticides that interfere with the natural sulfur cycle, leaving us not only with chemically adulterated food but food that has lower nutritional value. It is now common sense to supplement fine quality magnesium.

Quality of magnesium supplements is important. Low quality forms of magnesium include magnesium oxide, magnesium aspartate, magnesium gluconate, and magnesium sulfate. At Wellness Resources, we use highly absorbable, high quality forms of magnesium including magnesium glycinate and magnesium malate.

[hateraid]

If you fear short term memory is being affected diagnosing it with a singular mineral is not necessarily going to correct it. There could be several things that affect it. Balance your whole diet as opposed to addressing 1 or 2 minerals or vitamins. Brain functions can be addressed certain foods you eat. Try adding coconut oil to your diet. Put it in coffee. That's what I do. The caffeine combined with the MCT oil give a huge brain boost. Maybe try a herb like Bacopa which is a good neurotrophic.

But all round just balance your diet, have a good base such as a whole food multivitamin, and balance your macros. Maybe try sprouting. I've been working with a company called Sprout Living and investing into their products.

[macmac]

Hateraid, I never took any vitamins. But I'm in the process of changing my diet to a healthier one. What are good vitamins and supplements that you would recommend to a 30yr in decent shape that goes to the gym 4-5times a week?

[hateraid]

Hateraid, I never took any vitamins. But I'm in the process of changing my diet to a healthier one. What are good vitamins and supplements that you would recommend to a 30yr in decent shape that goes to the gym 4-5times a week?

In theory if you are in good shape and eat right then you don't require vitamins. that's what most people would say. But in todays world it is virtually impossible to acquire all those nutrients daily at optimal levels. The best start is to address all essential nutrients. Macro and micro nutrients. Find where you think you may be deficient. If you lack quality servings of fruits and vegetables find a good quality multi. If you lack certain macros find a good meal replacement or macro to fill dietary holes. IE if you lack seeds and fish take an omega 3 supplement.

The idea is that supplements don't replace essential nutrients, they fill nutrition gaps. If you have that idea set in your mind then you'll find the right supplement that works! After that it's all condition specific

right now I take Liv52, Sprout Living Kale and Broccoli sprouted powder, and Turmeric

[macmac]

In theory if you are in good shape and eat right then you don't require vitamins. that's what most people would say. But in todays world it is virtually impossible to acquire all those nutrients daily at optimal levels. The best start is to address all essential nutrients. Macro and micro nutrients. Find where you think you may be deficient. If you lack quality servings of fruits and vegetables find a good quality multi. If you lack certain macros find a good meal replacement or macro to fill dietary holes. IE if you lack seeds and fish take an omega 3 supplement.

The idea is that supplements don't replace essential nutrients, they fill nutrition gaps. If you have that idea set in your mind then you'll find the right supplement that works! After that it's all condition specific

right now I take Liv52, Sprout Living Kale and Broccoli sprouted powder, and Turmeric

Awesome I'll research those and figure of my deficiencies.

I've been also really toying with getting on HGH at small doses for six months to try it out. I know that's outside your line of work, but any reason why I absolutely should not do it? Just scared its gonna **** up my face and make my nose and ears all huge, even tho I'm planning on taking really low doses

[Akrazotile]

However, minerals in food are at low levels due to excessive processing of food, poor farming that depletes soils, and the use of pesticides that interfere with the natural sulfur cycle, leaving us not only with chemically adulterated food but food that has lower nutritional value. It is now common sense to supplement fine quality magnesium


Great, so let's keep increasing the American population through immigration, that way there will be an even greater strain on agriculture and further reduced health benefits of the foods we're currently eating.

#Obama
#Bernie
#WtfIsLogic
#LogicIsRacist

[You Cant Ban Me]

Magnesium keeps your body from attracting metals.If you reach a certain level of magnesium deficiency you will literally turn into a walking magnet.Another terrible side effect is all the iron in your blood will be pulled together and form a mini ball that will block blood circulation leading to stroke.