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Whether you lack any mineral or vitamin, your body will always start sending signals trying to tell you that a specific substance needs to be replenished. In this article you will find described signals that indicate that magnesium needs to be replenished. These signals are fairly conspicuous and easily recognizable, so it will be enough for you to know them. Among the most typical signs of magnesium deficiency are cramps, but that is not the only signal the body uses to warn about a deficiency. It is very important for the body to have as much magnesium as it needs. Magnesium is responsible for the proper function of all the cells in the body.
Muscle cramps
Muscle cramps of the lower limbs, most often the calves, are particularly typical for magnesium deficiency. So if you begin to suffer from more frequent cramps in your legs, you should, to be safe, start looking for a way to replenish magnesium. Although muscle cramps are the most common symptom of magnesium deficiency, cramps can also indicate other problems. Cramps are often also caused by stress or by a high amount of caffeine in the blood. You can consult a pharmacist, who will recommend a suitable dietary supplement for you.
Fatigue
Fatigue is more often associated with an iron deficiency in the blood, but it can also be caused by a magnesium deficiency. From time to time, or for a little while in the morning, each of us is tired, but be aware that you should not be troubled by long-term and chronic fatigue. If you experience it often, rather call your general practitioner and ask for a blood test so you know what is behind your fatigue — whether you should supplement magnesium or iron.
Magnesium supplementation
Magnesium can be replenished in the body in several possible ways. You can go to a pharmacy and buy a dietary supplement in the form of an effervescent tablet or a swallowable tablet. In addition, there is a whole range of magnesium oils that are rubbed into the skin, and it is advisable to also increase the intake of magnesium-containing foods, e.g.: sage, pumpkin seeds, fish, avocado, leafy greens.
