VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES
While takling the battole of balancing my own hormones, I decided to create an entire Essential Vitamin | Amino Acid | Mineral Chart to learn about my body. This is how I've decided to share it; In approachable, ingestable, and retainable chuncks!
ARE YOU DEFICIENT IN MAGNESIUM?
WHAT IT DOES IN THE BODY?
Bone Health, Muscle Function, Nerve Transmission, Regulates Circadian Rhythm, Lower Blood Pressure, Combat Diabetes.
WHAT AIDES IN ABSORPTION?
Vitamin D
SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY
Headaches, Nausea, Constipation, Sleep Problems, Heart Problems, General Body Weakness, Nighttime Leg Cramps, Numbness/Tingling in Legs & Hands, Tremors, Heart Palpitations, and Anxiety are the main symptoms but there are others!
MENTAL HEALTH CORRELATIONS
Anxiety, Depression, Cognitive Impairments, and Sleep Disturbances
HORMONE CORRELATIONS
Hormone Regulation Including Sleep & Stress Hormones
FOODS w/ Magnesium
Spinach, Chia Seeds, Swiss Chard, Avocado, Cashews, Pumpkin Seeds, Whole Grains, Legumes, Dark Chocolate, and Chickpeas