Magnesium

(Food Sources of Magnesium)

Magnesium is one of those minerals we don't hear a lot about... it tends to be over shadowed by Vitamin D, Calcium, and Omega 3's.  Don't let this foot you Magnesium plays a CRITICAL role in many of our body's processes including blood clotting, energy production, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission.

Studies have shown that only 32% of people in the United States actually get the daily recommended value of Magnesium. This is terrible considering that Magnesium deficiency is linked to asthma, diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease,  high blood pressure, and chronic fatigue.

Magnesium is also thought to decrease stress and promote rest and relaxation, which is why many people have Magnesium prior to bedtime.

You can find magnesium NATURALLY in your diet in spices, nuts, cereals, coffee, cocoa, tea, and vegetables, especially green leafy veggies like spinach. The recommended daily allowance for magnesium is 300-400mg BUT due to our modern day diet I have seen recommendations as high as 1,200-2,000mg per day. Magnesium can be found in many multi-vitamins, as it's own vitamin, or as a powder to be mixed with water.

Check out Natural Calm Raspberry-Lemon Magnesium


References:
1. The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf
2. www.calmnatural.com
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesium