Why Young Indians have Low Magnesium Levels? + 5 Ways to Undo it.

How to increase the Magnesium Levels in your Body?

Magnesium is very important macro-mineral present in the body. Many youths these days show signs of depression, lower physical and dimmed mental faculties due to low magnesium levels in their body. The mineral has a vital role in helping to produce or use energy in our cells, contracting or relaxing muscles and synthesizing key hormones that control important functions of the body.

Magnesium also has therapeutic effects and helps to treat headaches, asthma, sleep problems, chronic pain. It also reduces risk of hypertension, heart problems. Having a magnesium rich diet lowers your chances of getting diabetes by remarkable 33%.

Following is a list of the few factors that lead to lowering the Magnesium levels in your body:

• Consuming Sodas and other Carbonated drinks lowers Magnesium uptake
• Excessive stress or disease reduces the utilization of Magnesium in the body
• Having high carb, low fibre diets like pastries, cakes, breads, cookies etc.
• High Alcohol consumption, as high as
• Imbalance of minerals such as excess of Calcium blocks activity of Mg in the cells
• Difference in metabolism of individuals such as increased excretion of Mg by kidneys results in loss of Mg and its deficiency

You can increase level of Magnesium in your body by adopting these foods in your diet:

1. Spinach

Spinach is a rich source of Magnesium. 1 Cup of cooked Spinach gives you nearly 39% of the Daily Value of Magnesium required by the Body. Other dark green leafy vegetables also provide magnesium and other minerals.

Add Spinach and other Leafy Greens to your daily intake.

2. Nuts

Nuts are an abundant source of Magnesium. Cashews and Almonds nearly provide 44-48% of DV of Magnesium while Peanuts provide 31%. Walnuts are also a good source of minerals and provide 16% DV of Magnesium.

Add nuts to your Daily Diet to get their mineral benefits.

3. Seeds

Seeds like Pumpkin and Sesame are a potent source of Magnesium. Half a cup of Pumpkin seeds give 81% of Daily Value of Magnesium required while half a cup of sesame seeds give 63% 0f Daily Value/DV of Magnesium.

Enjoy these in puddings, soups, cakes, desserts or add to your breakfast cereal to get their benefits.

4. Beans and Lentils

Beans and Lentils have plentiful of Magnesium. A cup of cooked Beans and Lentils like Soybeans, Kidney Beans, Chickpeas and lentils provide almost 18-35% DV of Mg.

Add Beans and Lentils to your Diet and get their benefits.

5. Whole Grains

Whole Grains are very important source of vitamins and minerals and provide essential nutrients and energy for the body. These minerals include Magnesium too and a cup of cooked Brown rice gives nearly 21%DV of Mg while Quinoa gives 30%. Other Cereals provide almost 7-19% DV of Mg.

You can add variety of whole grains to your diet to get their great benefits.

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