Beat stress and fatigue with these magnesium rich foods
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:02
Essential to combat stress, fatigue and impaired concentration, magnesium is a valuable ally to the body. Here’s where to find it.
Magnesium plays an essential role in our bodies. And for good reason: it is active in over 300 chemical reactions in the body. It participates in the production of energy, and it is essential to the structure of cell membranes and bones. It interacts with sodium, potassium and calcium. Therefore, the deficiency of this element can cause many issues: fatigue, stress, anxiety, sleep disorders, PMS cramps and even twitching eyelids… it is very difficult to pinpoint a magnesium deficiency, thus we have to rely on the signs mentioned above.
If you are particularly stressed, you need magnesium even more.
Is it necessary to take magnesium supplements?
Normally, magnesium supplements are not needed if you have a varied and balanced diet. But as many people eat on the go, it is usually imbalanced or not very healthy. Review your lifestyle before taking the supplements for a few weeks. Especially if you are fatigued or suffering from insomnia. Opt for 100mg to 300mg of magnesium per day (maybe even 600mg for days where you are completely overworked), preferable take with meals. It usually takes a week or two to feel the benefits of the supplements. To be absorbed well by the body, magnesium needs vitamin B6 and taurine to ensure cell penetration.
Maureen Diament
