Magnesium Deficiencies
Because magnesium is so vital to the proper functioning of organs and systems throughout the body, magnesium deficiency can have a variety of effects on these systems and organs. Based on the latest research here is a comprehensive list of the effects of magnesium deficiency.
Cardiovascular
Irregular Heartbeats, Heart Palpitations (Arrhythmias)
Chest Pain Due to Spasms (Angina)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Heart Valve Disease (Mitral Valve Prolapse)
Cardiac Arrest, sudden death
Chest Tightness
High “bad” cholesterol (high LDL and/or total cholesterol)
Low “good” cholesterol (low HDL cholesterol)
Digestive
Constipation
Difficulty Swallowing
Genitourinary
Kidney Stones
Urinary Spasms
Gynecological/Reproductive
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Menstrual Cramps
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (Pre-eclampsia) progressing to convulsions (Eclampsia)
Spontaneous Abortion, Miscarriage, Low Birth Weight
Metabolism of Nutrients
Diabetes – both type 1 and type 2 are associated with low Mg status
Carbohydrate Intolerance
Insulin Resistance
Metabolic Syndrome X
Low serum calcium that cannot be corrected with calcium supplements
Low serum potassium that cannot be corrected with potassium supplements
Elevated serum phosphorus
Vitamin D Resistance
Musculoskeletal
Muscle Cramps
Leg Cramps
Restless leg syndrome
Muscle Soreness, including backache, neck pain, tension headache, temporomandibular (lower jaw to skull) joint dysfunction
Muscle Tension
Painful Muscle Spasms & Tremors (Muscle tetany)
Muscle Twitches
Osteoporosis
Neurological
Migraine Headaches, other headaches
Hearing Loss, Ringing in Ear, Tinnitus (persistent buzzing or ringing noise in the ears)
Hyperactivity, Restlessness, constant movement
Numbness, Tingling
Insomnia
Convulsions
Mental
Anxiety
Irritability
Panic Attacks
Depression
Fear of Public Places and/or Open Space (Agoraphobia)
Apathy
Respiratory
Asthma
COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Other
Chest Tightness, often expressed as “I can’t seem to take a deep breath” or even as sighing in children
Chronic Fatigue
Cravings for Carbohydrates
Cravings for Salt
Sensitivity to bright lights in the absence of eye disease
Sensitivity to loud noise
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