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Struggling with Magnesium Deficiency? Here’s How to Fix It

2024/10/21
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The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.

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Discusses the prevalence of magnesium deficiency and its impact on health, including the role of standard tests and the importance of proper testing methods.
  • 20% of the population has overt magnesium deficiency, and up to 80% may be insufficient.
  • Magnesium is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions in the body.
  • Standard serum magnesium tests are inadequate; red blood cell magnesium levels are more accurate.

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80% of us aren’t getting enough magnesium—and this impacts everything from migraines to muscle cramps, blood pressure, and even stress levels. On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I share insights from top experts like Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. George Papanicolaou, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham on how magnesium impacts your overall well-being. Learn why standard tests often miss a magnesium deficiency, how to get tested properly, and which foods and supplements can help you restore your levels. Don’t ignore this crucial mineral—your health depends on it.

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

How Magnesium Deficiency Impacts Your Health | Know Your Numbers)

The Functional Medicine Approach To Ending Migraines)

Treating The Underlying Causes Of High Blood Pressure with Dr. George Papanicolaou)

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