First Sign of a Magnesium Deficiency NEVER to Ignore

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Published 2024-03-17
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Don't ignore this early sign of magnesium deficiency—plus 21 other important early signs!

0:00 Introduction: Important signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency
0:59 What causes magnesium deficiency?
2:10 Foods high in magnesium
3:56 Signs of a magnesium deficiency
4:59 The earliest sign of a magnesium deficiency

Today, I’m going to share 22 signs of a magnesium deficiency. Sixty percent of magnesium is in the bone, 20% is in the muscle, 19% is in the soft tissue, and 1% is in the blood.

Magnesium deficiency is the most overlooked deficiency because it cannot be detected by a blood test.

The top causes of magnesium deficiency include:
• Consumption of sugar and refined carbs
• Alcohol consumption
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• NPK fertilizer leads to crops that are low in magnesium
• Malabsorption from gut inflammation
• Diuretics
• PPIs
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Low vitamin D
• Inflammation

Diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with low magnesium.

The best sources of magnesium are leafy greens, almonds, and dark chocolate, but some of these foods contain oxalates. Oxalates block the absorption of magnesium. Meat, cheese, and shellfish contain magnesium and do not contain oxalates.

Here are 22 surprising signs of magnesium deficiency:
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Migraines
• Restless legs syndrome
• Muscle cramps
• Fatigue
• Tourette's syndrome
• Oxidative cholesterol
• High homocysteine levels
• High blood pressure
• Calcification of the arteries
• Arrhythmias
• Stroke
• Metabolic syndrome
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Kidney stones
• Higher levels of calcium in the blood
• Inflammation
• Nystagmus
• Asthma

Neuromuscular excitability, or tetany, is the number 1 earliest sign of a magnesium deficiency. Tetany is a twitching of the muscles, often affecting the left eye.

Magnesium is required for proper nerve function. When you’re deficient, the nerves become more excited, leading to faster nerve impulses.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you understand how to spot a magnesium deficiency. I’ll see you in the next video

All Comments (21)
  • @truthjunkie63
    I used to have severe depression and anxiety. Discovering Magnesium was a life changer.
  • @fidelcatsro6948
    Dr Berg notes: Sixty percent of magnesium is in the bone, 20% is in the muscle, 19% is in the soft tissue, and 1% is in the blood. Magnesium deficiency is the most overlooked deficiency because it cannot be detected by a blood test. The top causes of magnesium deficiency include: • Consumption of sugar and refined carbs • Alcohol consumption • Cirrhosis of the liver • NPK fertilizer leads to crops that are low in magnesium • Malabsorption from gut inflammation • Diuretics • PPIs • Gastric bypass surgery • Low vitamin D • Inflammation Diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease are all associated with low magnesium. The best sources of magnesium are leafy greens, almonds, and dark chocolate, but some of these foods contain oxalates. Oxalates block the absorption of magnesium. Meat, cheese, and shellfish contain magnesium and do not contain oxalates. Here are 22 surprising signs of magnesium deficiency: • Anxiety • Insomnia • Depression • Migraines • Restless legs syndrome • Muscle cramps • Fatigue • Tourette's syndrome • Oxidative cholesterol • High homocysteine levels • High blood pressure • Calcification of the arteries • Arrhythmias • Stroke • Metabolic syndrome • Polycystic ovarian syndrome • Kidney stones • Higher levels of calcium in the blood • Inflammation • Nystagmus • Asthma Neuromuscular excitability, or tetany, is the number 1 earliest sign of a magnesium deficiency. Tetany is a twitching of the muscles, often affecting the left eye. Magnesium is required for proper nerve function. When you’re deficient, the nerves become more excited, leading to faster nerve impulses. Thank you Dr Berg! 😺👍
  • I was deemed terminal in ‘09-’12. Turns out I had deathly low Mg and B. With a port and hospice nurses watching, I was back to “normal” in 6 weeks. This IS life-saving!
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    I have been a migraine sufferer for most of my life. I average 3 migraines a month. Since starting 400mg magnesium daily, my migraines have stopped. This is a game changer for me.
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  • @jspruill8377
    I’ve been suffering for the past year and a half with extreme nerve pain and muscle twitches. I had an isolated arrhythmia of afib and converted back to sinus rhythm on my own. Before all this I was running about 5 miles a day. I had a GI doc prescribe me 40MG of Esomeprazole and tell me that the nerve pain in my chest was due to reflux. I’ve had a CT and MRI of every part of my body and they say everything is fine other than a low marrow signal (anemia implied). I have felt for the longest time low magnesium was the issue but could never find the data to back it up. I’m currently taking magnesium glycinate. I may start slowly increasing my daily dosage. Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom I do think I was meant to see this video. I wish you a long and healthy life.
  • So glad I have found your channel, really trying to recover my health after years of neglect due to severe depression. Presentation style is so easy to listen to, very pleasant early morning with some decaf tea... I got my mum taking magnesium citrate and stop taking her high blood pressure meds. After 39 years of high blood pressure, it has now dropped to normal levels and she feels better. Just starting mushroom complex on top of vitamin b, c and d... minerals magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc with a low dose of shilajet. I've not even had a common cold for over 4 years and i have not had a vaccine since 2000 which was only to move to America before i was an adult and had my own choice.
  • The one it happened to me you didn't mention: water retention! Once I increased magnesium my face went back to normal and is not bloating anymore
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  • @C.N.1
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  • @marveler5336
    👈👈The symptoms related to low magnesium are: .High homocysteine levels • High blood pressure • Calcification of the arteries • Arrhythmias • Stroke • Metabolic syndrome • Polycystic ovarian syndrome • Kidney stones • Higher levels of calcium in the blood • Inflammation • Nystagmus • Asthma Neuromuscular excitability, or tetany, is the number 1 earliest sign of a magnesium deficiency. Tetany is a twitching of the muscles, often affecting the left eye. Magnesium is required for proper nerve function. When you’re deficient, the nerves become more excited, leading to faster nerve impulses. 😊
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