Magnesium

Magnesium is one of the most valuable elements in terms of vital functions in all tissues and organs formed by the combination of tissues that have an electromagnetic working principle. It is an indispensable ion of many systems in the human body, from the cardiovascular system to striated and smooth muscle, from brain-memory functions to voluntary and involuntary nerve cells.

The primary cause of magnesium deficiency is the decrease in its amount in food and beverage content day by day. It becomes difficult to reach magnesium as a result of contamination and consumption in soil and mineral waters. Due to insufficient magnesium intake and increased magnesium excretion from the body, a large magnesium deficiency has begun to be observed in society.

Since the main reservoir in the human body is the skeletal system and magnesium measurements measure the blood level met by the content of bone tissue, even if serious decreases in reference values ​​are not observed. Clinical symptoms of magnesium deficiency can be seen.

Magnesium deficiency

• depressive mood,

• heart palpitations,

• muscle weakness, 

• muscle cramps, 

• constipation, 

• Symptoms such as gastroesophageal reflux, 

• high blood pressure may cause the need to consult a doctor.

Magnesium: It is abundant in oily fish, mineral waters, hazelnuts, soy, avocado, quinoa, spinach.

In addition to all these, magnesium is a source of certain diseases. There is scientific data in the literature that its deficiency poses a risk. The most well-known of these are;

• irritable bowel disease (spastic colon), 

• diarrhea, 

• diabetes mellitus, 

• protein energy malnutrition (nutrition disorder), 

• renal failure , 

• transplantation patients (organ transplant patients), 

• some blood pressure medications (diuretics and diuretics), 

• some antibiotics, 

• some cancer drugs, 

• stomach medicines It causes MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY.

In treatment; FOODS RICH IN MAGNESIUM and EPSOM SALT (Epsom salt) can be used.

 

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