At least 48 percent of people in the United States are suffering from magnesium deficiency. Being magnesium deficient has been associated with the following conditions:
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Metabolic syndrome (syndrome X)
  • Elevated C-reactive protein
  • High blood pressure
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Sudden cardiac death
  • Osteoporosis
  • Migraine headaches
  • Asthma
  • Colon cancer
Magnesium performs so many vital functions in your body; it is required for the function of 300 different enzymes, including enzymes required for energy production. Therefore fatigue is a common sign of magnesium deficiency. Other common signs of deficiency include muscle cramps and twitches, anxiety, insomnia or poor quality sleep. Magnesium is found in green vegetables, nuts and seeds, however, soil levels of this mineral are very low in most parts of the world, therefore it’s difficult to obtain adequate amounts through food. Most people feel significantly better while taking a magnesium supplement, as it improves energy levels and helps your body to cope with stress more easily. Reference