Magnesium deficiency in humans can be mild or severe, and studies suggest it is more and more common. Reports published by the World Health Organization have estimated that three quarters of Americans do not meet the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) of magnesium.

Magnesium is responsible for hundred of processes within the body:

· Magnesium regulates Calcium

· Magnesium activates Vitamin D

· Magnesium is essential for digestives enzymes.

· Magnesium prevents Sudden Cardiac Death.

· Magnesium prevents Depression.

· Magnesium is essential for energy production.

· Magnesium regulates the enzyme that makes cholesterol

· Magnesium is essential for proper insulin levels

Common Causes of Magnesium Deficiency:

· Low magnesium diet, processed foods and sodas

· Soft water

· Calcium supplements

· Prescription and over the counter drugs

· Exercise

· Alcohol

· Coffee

· Illnesses

· Digestive Distress

Eating Magnesium Rich Foods is the best way to increase your magnesium mineral status.

Foods High in Magnesium:

· Stabilized Rice bran, crude (781 mg)

· Seaweed, agar, dried (770 mg)

· Chives, freeze-dried (640 mg)

· Spice, coriander leaf, dried (694 mg)

· Seeds, pumpkin, dried (535 mg)

· Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened (499 mg)

· Spices, basil, dried (422 mg)

· Seeds, flaxseed (392 mg)

· Spices, cumin seed (366 mg)

· Nuts, brazilnuts, dried (376 mg)

· Parsley, freeze-dried (372 mg)

· Seeds, sesame meal (346 mg)

· Seeds, sunflower seeds (325 mg)

· Nut, almond butter (303 mg)

· Nuts, cashew nuts, roasted (273 mg)

· Bananas, dehydrated (108 mg)

· Millet, puffed (106 mg)

· Shallots, freeze-dried (104 mg)

· Leeks, freeze-dried (156 mg)

· Fish, salmon, raw (95 mg)

· Onions, dehydrated flakes (92 mg)

· Kale, scotch, raw (88 mg)

For those who need additional supplementation the following may be beneficial:

Epson Salt Baths
Magnesium Chloride Foot Baths
Magnesium Chloride Transdermal Spray
Magnesium Water
Oral Supplementation