{"id":54402,"date":"2025-04-17T16:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=54402"},"modified":"2026-01-28T17:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:03:17","slug":"magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Could You Be Magnesium Deficient? Find Out Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps improve heart health, help with blood circulation, and promote bone health. However, recent data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the Canadian health survey <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has shown that around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/15\/10\/2355\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.5% to 16.6%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of adults and 15.8% to 21.8% of young-adults (12\u201319 years) were magnesium deficient. This can disrupt various bodily functions and lead to health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know if you&#8217;re low on magnesium? Check out this blog to uncover the sneaky signs of magnesium deficiency and see if you might be missing out on this essential mineral.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#Why_is_Magnesium_Important\" >Why is Magnesium Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#How_to_Know_if_Youre_Magnesium_Deficient\" >How to Know if You\u2019re Magnesium Deficient?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#Physical_Health_Symptoms\" >Physical Health Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#Mental_Health_Symptoms\" >Mental Health Symptoms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#Magnesium_Deficiency_Causes\" >Magnesium Deficiency Causes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#1_Poor_Diet\" >1. Poor Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#2_Chronic_Illnesses\" >2. Chronic Illnesses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#3_Alcohol_Consumption\" >3. Alcohol Consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#4_Medications\" >4. Medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#5_Stress\" >5. Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#6_Pregnancy_and_Breastfeeding\" >6. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#7_Digestive_Issues\" >7. Digestive Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#How_Much_Magnesium_Do_You_Need\" >How Much Magnesium Do You Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#How_Can_You_Increase_Magnesium_Intake\" >How Can You Increase Magnesium Intake?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#2_Consider_Magnesium_Supplements\" >2. Consider Magnesium Supplements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#3_Use_Epsom_Salt_Baths\" >3. Use Epsom Salt Baths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#4_Reduce_Alcohol_Consumption\" >4. Reduce Alcohol Consumption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#5_Manage_Stress\" >5. Manage Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#6_Cook_with_Magnesium-Rich_Ingredients\" >6. Cook with Magnesium-Rich Ingredients<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/magnesium-deficient-uncover-causes-and-solutions\/#To_Sum_Up\" >To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Magnesium_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why is Magnesium Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium is crucial for sustaining various metabolic processes, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulates muscle contractions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps with nerve functions and signals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulates blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintains blood pressure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps with bone mineralisation and strengthens bones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolises sugar to produce energy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairs and maintains DNA<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosts immunity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you consume enough magnesium, all these functions in your body are well taken care of. However, running low on magnesium can affect your health. Check the next section to view the tell-tale signs of magnesium deficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Know_if_Youre_Magnesium_Deficient\"><\/span><strong>How to Know if You\u2019re Magnesium Deficient?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low magnesium can sneak up on you and lead to many physical and mental health symptoms as elaborated below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Health_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Physical Health Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramps\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle twitching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone thinning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoporosis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive issues<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighttime leg <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_Health_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Mental Health Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood swings\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the weird magnesium deficiency symptoms on mental health is apathy. It leads to lack of emotions and mental numbness. You find yourself disconnected from your body or isolated from the things happening around you, experiencing an emotional bluntness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you\u2019re having these low magnesium symptoms, it is advised to consult a doctor and book a magnesium deficiency test to be sure. Avoid self medication as these symptoms could also be due to other health conditions or deficiencies.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magnesium_Deficiency_Causes\"><\/span><strong>Magnesium Deficiency Causes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors can drop your magnesium levels and make you magnesium deficient, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Poor_Diet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">1. Poor Diet<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet low in magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes can contribute to a deficiency. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive consumption of proc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essed foods and sugary items, which are low in magnesium, can also play a role.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chronic_Illnesses\"><\/span><strong>2. Chronic Illnesses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain chronic conditions, like diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases (like Crohn&#8217;s or celiac disease), and kidney disease, can interfere with the body\u2019s ability to absorb or retain magnesium. As per a study, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5786912\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% and 30.8%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes were magnesium deficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alcohol_Consumption\"><\/span>3. Alcohol Consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive alcohol intake can lead to magnesium deficiency by increasing the excretion of magnesium through urine and reducing its absorption in the intestines, making you magnesium deficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Medications\"><\/span>4. Medications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications, such as diuretics, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and certain antibiotics, can interfere with magnesium levels, either by increasing excretion or reducing absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stress\"><\/span>5. Stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress can deplete magnesium levels in the body. When you\u2019re stressed, your body releases stress hormones like cortisol, which can increase magnesium excretion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Pregnancy_and_Breastfeeding\"><\/span>6. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may require more magnesium than usual. If their diet doesn\u2019t provide enough magnesium, they may become deficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Digestive_Issues\"><\/span>7. Digestive Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions that affect the gastrointestinal system, such as malabsorption syndromes, or having undergone digestive surgeries, can lower magnesium absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Magnesium_Do_You_Need\"><\/span><strong>How Much Magnesium Do You Need?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the guidelines provided by the National Institute of Health, the recommended dose for magnesium is as per the you age are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth to 6 months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infants 7\u201312 months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children 1\u20133 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children 4\u20138 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">130 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children 9\u201313 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">240 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teen boys 14\u201318 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">410 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teen girls 14\u201318 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400\u2013420 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310\u2013320 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant teens<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant women<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">350\u2013360 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding teens<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding women<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310\u2013320 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Increase_Magnesium_Intake\"><\/span><strong>How Can You Increase Magnesium Intake?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing your magnesium intake is a great way to support your overall health! Here are some practical ways to boost your magnesium levels:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">1. Eat Magnesium-Rich Foods<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating magnesium-rich foods into your diet is the most natural and effective way to increase intake. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/top-ten-magnesium-rich-foods-that-you-should-start-eating-right-now\/\">foods rich in magnesium<\/a> that are leafy greens such as, spinach, kale, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, whole grains, oatmeal, avocados, bananas, dark chocolate, fish, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Consider_Magnesium_Supplements\"><\/span>2. Consider Magnesium Supplements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not getting enough magnesium from food, supplements can help. Common forms of magnesium supplements magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, and magnesium oxide. Before taking supplements, it&#8217;s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare provider to ensure proper dosage and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_Epsom_Salt_Baths\"><\/span>3. Use Epsom Salt Baths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epsom salts are magnesium sulfate, and soaking in an Epsom salt bath can allow magnesium to be absorbed through your skin. It\u2019s a relaxing way to support your magnesium levels, especially after a long day!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Reduce_Alcohol_Consumption\"><\/span>4. Reduce Alcohol Consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since alcohol can deplete magnesium levels, cutting back or avoiding excessive drinking will help your body retain magnesium more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Manage_Stress\"><\/span>5. Manage Stress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since stress can increase magnesium depletion, finding ways to manage stress through practices like yoga, meditation, or regular exercise can help preserve your magnesium levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cook_with_Magnesium-Rich_Ingredients\"><\/span>6. Cook with Magnesium-Rich Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking with foods that are high in magnesium can be easy! Add spinach to smoothies, cook beans in soups, or sprinkle pumpkin seeds over salads to make your meals more magnesium-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/magnesium-glycinate\/\">Magnesium Glycinate: How is It Beneficial for You?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health conditions such as type-2 diabetes, pregnancy, medication, stress, alcohol consumption, or improper diet are some of the factors that can make you magnesium deficient. When magnesium levels drop too low, it can lead to low magnesium symptoms like headaches, weak bones, lethargy, digestive issues, anxiety, mood swings, emotional disconnect, etc. If you suspect you are magnesium deficient, it\u2019s time to consult a doctor for the proper diagnosis of your symptoms. It is advised to incorporate leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fruits and consume magnesium salts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under medical supervision<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your magnesium levels naturally.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps improve heart health, help with blood circulation, and promote bone health. However, recent data from the Canadian health survey has shown that around 9.5% to 16.6% of adults and 15.8% to 21.8% of young-adults (12\u201319 years) were magnesium deficient. 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