Not exact matches
You should make sure to get
enough B vitamins (found
in eggs and fish), which are the foundation of the sleep hormone melatonin; tryptophan (found
in tofu, pineapple and of course turkey), which is best known for Thanksgiving food comas but also supports your
body's production of mood - balancing serotonin; and the minerals calcium and
magnesium (found
in dairy and dark leafy greens), which help you stay asleep.
This is great when it comes to things like topical
magnesium that we want to enter the
body quickly and
in large
enough amounts, but not so good when it comes to harmful disinfectant byproducts.
Too much calcium
in the
body without
enough magnesium throws off this delicate balance causing muscle spasms, cramps and muscle soreness.
Because it decreases the
body's ability to absorb and process so many essentials, the consumption of soy also leads to an increased need of Vitamin B - 12, Vitamin D,
magnesium, and calcium, which are already difficult
enough to consume adequately
in our modern diets.
A. It's absolutely vital for a healthy, functioning, energetic
body (and, therefore, for clear skin) and... B. There's just not
enough of it
in our food, even if we're being diligent about consuming
magnesium - rich foods.
If I feel jittery and anxious, I make sure I'm getting
enough magnesium, amino acids, omega - 3 rich foods, and B vitamins which balance neurotransmitters
in the
body.
Limiting processed and refined foods, and reducing stress is equally important
in nourishing your
body with
enough magnesium.
Taking doses less than 350 mg daily is typically safe but if your
body can't rid itself of
magnesium fast
enough, it can build up
in the
body and cause uncomfortable and sometimes serious side effects.
Additionally,
magnesium is intricately involved
in the biological process of manufacturing ATP, so it could not be more crucial
in this regard that you have
enough magnesium to provide for the energy making process of almost every cell
in your
body.