With spring just around the corner, you may be inclined to go outside to soak up the sun and breathe in the fresh air. This may mean increasing your level of activity and getting into an exercise routine, which may cause you to experience sore muscles caused by muscular tension and cramping. These symptoms, along with low energy, facial or eyelid twitching, may be indications of a magnesium deficiency.
Magnesium is an ancient mineral, which is vital in the maintenance of your health and muscles. Every organ in the body, particularly the heart, kidney and muscles need magnesium to operate. It also helps keep bones and teeth strong and is a great mineral for your energy metabolism.
Feeling Sore Muscles: Can Magnesium Really Help?
Many athletes take regular supplements, which contain necessary levels of magnesium. This is because they understand the importance of magnesium, as it helps with the relaxation of your muscles. It is also a key mineral in the prevention of muscles aches and spasms. Magnesium is a good deterrent from your muscles being in a constant state of contraction. This means those painful leg cramps you may feel at the night may be a sign of a lack of magnesium!
The Top 8 Benefits of Magnesium
- Helps Increase Energy
- Relieves Muscles Aches and Spasms
- Supports Muscle Health and Muscle Repair
- Important for Nerve Function
- Important for Muscle Function
- Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
- Helps Relaxation and Sleep
- Can Calm Nerves and Anxiety
Most females need about 300mg of magnesium whilst males need 400 mg per day. If you are not maintaining a balanced and healthy diet every day, you may lack the levels of magnesium needed. This is why a magnesium supplement may be a key vitamin you may need to maintain your muscle health and energy.
Fibroplex and Energy X are a few key products we stock here at our clinics. Speak to one of our chiropractors today for more details to help choose the right supplement for you.
Call us on (02) 9588 7000 to organise a consultation with a chiro or book online at www.backtobasicschiropractic.com.au/booking
