Signs and Symptoms of Deficiency
- Fatigue
- Muscle spasms or cramps
- Muscle weakness
- Numbness
- Muscle twitching
- Tremors
- Hypertension
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart palpitations
- Mental health conditions
- Loss of appetite
- Joint Pain/Stiffness
- Numbness & tingling
Who is at The Highest Risk?
The NIH says you’re more likely to be at risk of magnesium inadequacy if you’re living with:
- A gastrointestinal disease (like Chron's disease or celiac disease).
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Alcohol use disorder.
People over the age of 60 are also more likely to have low magnesium. As our bodies age, they become less able to absorb magnesium. Certain medications can also keep your body from absorbing magnesium.
For more information on magnesium deficiency, check out these links:
(1) https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Health
(2) https://health.clevelandclinic.org
