Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

Dr. Peter Osborne
Town Center Wellness
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:42 UTC

Dr. Peter Osborne gives an easy-to-follow guide to the importance of magnesium levels in maintaining optimal health.

Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:

• Poor immune function
  
• Bone Loss
  
• Muscle pain and muscle twitching
  
• Depression
  
• High Blood Pressure
  
• Increase cholesterol
  
• Hypoglycemia or other blood sugar problems
  
• Fatigue
  
• Thyroid Disease

Magnesium has been shown to be beneficial in the following conditions:

• Migraine Headaches
  
• Infertility
  
• High blood pressure
  
• Type I and Type II Diabetes
  
• Osteoporosis
  
• Thyroid Disease

Drugs or additives that may deplete or interfere with metabolism:

• Alcohol
  
• Corticosteroids
  
• High Blood Pressure Medications (diuretics)
  
• Caffeine
  
• Birth Control Pills (estrogen)

Laboratory Testing:

• Lymphocyte proliferation assays (Spectracell labs)
  
• Red Blood Cell testing
  
• Serum testing (not accurate)

Food Sources:

Vegetables and fruits, pumpkin seeds (very high)

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