The ‘miracle’ mineral four in five Aussies are deficient in – and why top nutritionist recommends it to ‘almost every’ client
- Top nutritionist Jessica Sepel said her favourite mineral is magnesium
- Some 80 per cent of the population are deficient, but it can help everyone
- Magnesium aids issues from constipation to stress, anxiety and sugar cravings
- If you are deficient in magnesium, Jessica recommends you supplement levels
A top nutritionist has proclaimed the importance of magnesium, and says that it is the one mineral that she finds beneficial to ‘almost every client’.
Jessica Sepel, from Sydney, said magnesium can aid a host of issues, from sleep problems to constipation, stress management, anxiety, depression and even sugar cravings.
But 80 per cent of men and women are deficient in it, which leads to countless health problems down the track.
A top nutritionist has shared why her favourite mineral is magnesium, and revealed that when she is in a clinic, it’s the one thing that helps ‘almost every client’ (Jessica Sepel pictured)
Jessica Sepel (pictured), from Sydney, believes magnesium can aid a host of issues, from sleep problems to constipation, stress management, anxiety, depression and even sugar cravings
‘As a dietary source, magnesium is naturally found in many of our favourite foods, including black beans, avocado, nuts, seeds, leafy greens and wholegrains,’ Jessica wrote on her blog.
‘However, most of us don’t consume the recommended daily intake of magnesium, which is mainly attributed to poor soil quality and a low consumption of magnesium-rich foods.’
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include muscle aches, cramps, anxiety and insomnia.
You could also be struggling with high blood pressure, asthma, PMT-style symptoms and an eye tic if you are deficient.
If you suspect you are deficient in magnesium, Jessica (pictured) said you should consider supplementing with a quality magnesium formula
If you suspect you are deficient in magnesium, Jessica said you should consider supplementing with a quality magnesium formula.
‘I use a magnesium supplement personally in my everyday life. I am VERY particular about using only the purest and most absorbable types of magnesium,’ Jessica said.
This led her to create her own JS Health Magnesium+ Vitamin Formula ($24.99).
‘The Vitamin Formula is double strength and contains three of the most highly absorbed types of magnesium,’ Jessica said.
The nutritionist (pictured) outlined that you can also find magnesium in certain foods, including nuts, leafy greens, bananas, brown rice and oats
The highly absorbed types of magnesium include Magnesium Glycinate.
This has a higher bioavailability and increased absorption than other forms of magnesium.
Her supplement also boasts Magnesium Citrate, which can be beneficial for constipation, as it attracts water to your intestines, leading to softer stools and reducing the need to push.
Finally, it has Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, which has significantly higher absorption rates than other forms of Magnesium, especially in relation to Magnesium Oxide.
If you don’t want to supplement, you can also boost your magnesium consumption through diet.
Nuts like almonds, cashews and Brazil nuts are a great choice, while loading up your lunchtime salad with spinach and avocado will also give you a much needed boost.
You should also aim to include as many green leafy vegetables in your diet as possible, as well as bananas, brown rice and oats.