Up until now, Calcium had been the focus of studies done since it was the most abundant and considered to be the most important mineral, but Magnesium may just have trumped it in the war of minerals. It is often referred to as the magic mineral or the miracle mineral, and we’re going to tell you just why this element is so important and should be included in your diet.
Did you know that Magnesium is a mineral that 80% of Americans are deficient in and this is because this mineral gets destroyed during the processing of food, which means that the whole food industry of America which depends so heavily on processed foods is magnesium deficit. The trend is rising in India too, with the Indian middle class especially taking supposed steps forward and shifting from natural diets to more easily available processed foods. Calcium is super important and we all know that, but what makes Magnesium all the more important is that it has the power to regulate and control the calcium flow and metabolism. Which means that if you’re deficit in Magnesium you’re going to lack calcium too no matter how many calcium supplements you may take or how much ever milk you may drink. So the levels are going to affect your bone density, muscle contractions and nervous system for starters. Still don’t think Magnesium is that important?
This Mineral aids digestion and activates all those enzymes that are necessary for the proper digestion of your protein and fats. It helps you gather energy during tense workouts and runs and regulates glucose entry in each and every cell. Lack of this, and your sugar levels can spike right up! It also helps you tackle stress and release hormones that help cope with stress and make things better. Besides this, you can thank this magic mineral for all those hours of deep uninterrupted sleep that you enjoy and also for controlling and managing your appetite.
We could go on and on, but I think you’ve got the basic idea!