Most people don’t think about magnesium until something feels off. A persistent muscle cramp. Sleep that’s lighter than it used to be. Anxiety that seems to linger without a clear reason. These ...
Magnesium, often referred to as nature's chill pill, is true as it is a key mineral that plays a role in more than 300 biochemical processes in the body. From nerve and muscle function to blood sugar ...
Magnesium—and how to make sure you're getting enough—is a hot topic these days. But how do you know if you have a magnesium deficiency, and what are some habits that may be depleting your body's ...
The mineral your blood test won't catch Only about 1% of the body's magnesium circulates in the blood. The rest is stored in ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read in your column that you test your patient’s magnesium levels when they have been on long-term proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). When I asked my doctor to include this in ...
The mineral on everyone’s minds right now? Magnesium. It seems everyone wants to know how to get more of it—and for good reason. The mineral is involved in over 300 functions of the body and ...
Dear Dr. Roach: I recently read in your column that you test your patient's magnesium levels when they have been on long-term proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). When I asked my doctor to include this in ...