If you were stranded on a desert island and could only take one supplement with you, which would you choose? That's the question many experts ask—the answer is always the same: MAGNESIUM !
In consultations, we often joke and use this expression to convey from an early age the importance of magnesium in the health and overall functioning of the human body.

Requesting clinical tests to monitor your levels of this mineral and supplementing your diet with a good magnesium supplement is essential. Take advantage of your summer vacation and get this checkup, even if you're not going to sunbathe on an island, as the saying goes!

Magnesium is an essential mineral abundant in the human body. It's THE WARRIOR of Supplements, commanding the entire legion. It's essential for everything in life, and we all benefit from supplementation—especially since we now know that at least 50% to 90% of the population suffers from magnesium deficiency.

So let's see why it's so important and understand if you also have a magnesium deficiency:

We need magnesium for over 300 extremely important biological processes or chemical reactions in our bodies for them to function fully. Magnesium plays a role in bones, muscles, eyes, the immune system, tissue growth and regeneration, the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system—it's a true friend of the heart, especially for those with arrhythmias and heart problems. It's precisely because magnesium has all these functions and is so important to these organs that it's optimally balanced with our individuality.

We're often asked which supplement is the ideal cure-all or addresses a specific symptom. There's no single supplement that cures everything or does everything, because it's not just one that makes the difference, it's the synergy between them. That's how our bodies work—in this synergy of nutrients!
However, magnesium is the only one that is recommended in almost all cases, precisely because we need it in these 300 chemical reactions and because it is involved in the treatment and improvement of so many organs.

This mineral acts as a coenzyme, and these more than 300 reactions cannot occur without magnesium as a partner. It is therefore essential for functions such as a stable heart rate, liver detoxification processes, bone formation and strength, and maintaining stable blood sugar levels.

So, if you have other priorities and just want to opt for a supplement, choose magnesium!

SIGNS OF MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY

• fatigue
• muscle cramps and spasms
• nervousness and tension
• migraine, among other types of headaches
• inflammation
• rapid heartbeat
• insulin resistance
• hypothyroidism
• lack of attention and poor memory
• drowsiness
• eye trembling
• Brittle bones

Magnesium is therefore one of the most recommended supplements at NatureHeals, from children to the elderly, because:

> Reduces anxiety and stress;

> When taken one hour before bed, it helps you relax and promotes good quality sleep;

> Allows you to maintain healthy estrogen levels, which is essential in women.

> Balances blood sugar and tends to reduce cravings for sweets;

> Prevents migraines;

> May reduce symptoms of menopause and aging

> It has a protective role in thyroid health, with studies proving its direct correlation;

> Prevents the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, angina pectoris, high blood pressure, kidney stones and mental disorders

Several factors contribute to our inability to obtain magnesium in the ideal proportion.

> poor nutrition

> poor soils

> taking excessive medication

> impaired absorption in the intestine due to dysbiosis

are some examples. But there are many more!

One of them is, undoubtedly, the events in life that cause the most anxiety and stress. Another is our current lifestyle.

Poor nutrition has become common. We've cut out fresh foods rich in fiber, nutrients, minerals, and vitamins—such as organic fruits, grains, and vegetables—and overindulged in packaged, refined, and processed products, which substantially reduces the magnesium content present in natural foods. Excessive consumption of coffee, soft drinks, and certain medications also deplete this mineral. Stressful situations or life events such as pregnancy can also speed up metabolism and cause the body to consume more magnesium than it can process.

Fortunately, this mineral is found in a wide variety of healthy foods. Swiss chard, spinach, dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, and almonds are good examples of foods rich in magnesium.

However, along the way, we often lose these nutrients from our foods. For example, the refining process of whole grains (rice, oats, wheat, etc.) leads to the loss of 80% of their minerals.

By introducing a magnesium-rich diet into your daily routine and taking this supplement daily, you can quickly reverse the symptoms associated with magnesium deficiency and substantially improve your mood, sleep, nervous system, menstrual cycles in women, regulate intestinal transit, and live a better life.

Always consult a healthcare professional specializing in Integrative Natural Medicine to find out which type of magnesium is most appropriate for your situation and the recommended dose.

And remember: the next time you visit your family doctor, know that he or she can always request a magnesium level measurement, preferably in erythrocytes, in routine clinical tests.