Why do we become Magnesium "DEFICIENT"?

So, we've been talking about the "benefits" of "magnesium" . . .

But . . . what about the "reasons" we become "deficient" in the first place???

Well . . . one of the "biggest" reasons is this Western diet . . . we all love so much!!!

And some of these "guilty" pleasure that "block" the "absorption" of "magnesium" are . . .

Non-fermentable or insoluble fibers like . . . whole grains and bran

A low protein diet

The hull from seeds and nuts

Whole flours

Unsprouted beans and soy

Taking some vitamins WITH magnesium like . . . calcium, zinc, multivitamins

And antibiotics

And . . . "IF" . . . you already have a disease causing "malabsorption" like . . .

Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease

Have had Gastric bypass surgery

Have a hereditary syndrome of poor absorption

Have a Gastrointestinal illness

Type 2 diabetes

Chronic alcoholism

Hungry bone syndrome

Pancreatitis

Kidney disease

Or . . . use a proton pump inhibitor . . .

The body "CAN NOT" utilize "magnesium" properly . . . therefore . . . you will be "deficient"!!!

Two other "big" elements that make us magnesium "deficient" would be . . .

"SOFT DRINKS" and "COFFEE" . . .

You see . . . "soft drinks" contain . . . "high" amounts of "phosphoric acid" . . . which "decreases" the availability and absorption of magnesium "in" and "to" the body.

And "coffee" . . . again . . . "interferes" with the "absorption" of magnesium in the body.

So, the more "coffee" you consume . . . the less the body's rate of magnesium "absorption" is . . .

And this is due to "coffee" NOT directly affecting "magnesium" itself . . . but, rather . . . "coffee" affects the "intestines" NEGATIVELY" . . . and therefore . . . "magnesium" . . . CAN NOT . . . be absorbed into the body as it's needed for optimal health!!!

These 2 elements . . . are the "biggest" offenders in this Western diet for . . . "magnesium deficiency"!!!

So, how do we fix this???

Well . . . by doing things like . . .

Taking a "magnesium" supplement before bed

Reducing or avoiding "calcium-rich" foods . . . 2 hour . . . before or after . . . consuming "magnesium"

Avoiding "high-doses" of zinc

Stop consuming "alcohol" in the evening . . . or actually all together because the "ethanol" stays in the body.

And increasing vitamin D into the diet through . . . supplementation or sunshine

Okay . . . so, I'm sure you're still wondering what "magnesium's" little "SECRET" is . . .

Well . . . tomorrow, we'll find that out.

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