Check this list, then check your levels.
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| | | | Every month, we answer one reader's health question in a series called You Asked, We Answered. And today marks our first installment of the year! "The Retired Guy" recently asked how much magnesium you should take per day. Today, let's discuss that along with the importance of magnesium and the signs you may be deficient. | | | | Time to learn,
Morgan Mandriota
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| |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
January 15, 2025 • 4 min read | | | | | | | |
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| |  | | | Are you getting enough magnesium each day? | | Magnesium supports hundreds of biochemical reactions in your body. It helps with regulating mood, improving sleep quality, boosting exercise performance, managing blood sugar levels, and countless other everyday functions that keep you alive and well. | | You should strive to get your recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for magnesium from your diet. Magnesium is found in both plant- and animal-based foods. The richest sources are seeds and nuts, but other good sources include: | - whole grains
- beans
- leafy green vegetables
| | While we know that magnesium plays a crucial role in our health, it's important to note that more research is needed to confirm the effectiveness of supplementation. However, it may be helpful (or necessary) if you have a deficiency. Low levels can be caused by a loss of magnesium or insufficient intake, a diet high in ultra-processed foods, or certain medications. | | Signs of a magnesium deficiency include: | - muscle twitches and cramps
- apathy, mental numbness, or lack of emotion
- general fatigue
- high blood pressure
- irregular heartbeat
| | There are many different types of magnesium supplements, each with its own set of potential health benefits. For example, magnesium glycinate offers calming properties and may help reduce mental health issues, whereas magnesium oxide is often used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and constipation symptoms. | | The maximum recommended daily dose is 420 milligrams (mg) for males and 350 mg for females, but dosage recommendations range depending on factors like age, the type of magnesium, and why you're taking it. As always, speak with a doctor to check your magnesium levels and whether taking supplements may be right for you. | | | | | | | | | | Get organized | | | | | | |  | | AUVON Weekly AM/PM Pill Organizer | If you take medications and/or supplements each day and you aren't using a pill organizer, what are you even doing?! Just kidding. But seriously, using one like this colorful 7-day set with a.m. and p.m. sections can keep all of your pills in one handy place.
If you have a bad memory like me, you might forget whether you already took them or not. Checking if a box is empty will serve as a gentle reminder that you did — or didn't. Just refill the boxes each week, take them each day, and repeat! | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Sponsored by | | | | | | | | |  | | | Start the Year Off With a Liver Health Check | | Dry January is here — a time of year when many people take a month-long break from drinking alcohol. Going alcohol-free for just 30 days can improve sleep, reduce heart disease risk, and even repair liver damage. | | Alcohol is especially harmful to your liver, which is responsible for vital processes like processing nutrients, breaking down toxins, and storing energy. However, most symptoms of liver damage don't show until later stages. | | Check your liver for signs of inflammation, disease, fibrosis, and more by purchasing Labcorp's OnDemand Liver Health Test. You'll receive results as early as a day from getting your sample collected at one of their 2,000+ locations. Then, you can talk with your doctor if you have any follow-up questions. Buy your test today and get 25% off — no code needed — until January 21! | | | | | | | | | | | | Thanks for reading! I'll be back in your inbox on Friday with a list of our team's favorite kitchen gadgets. In the meantime, we want to shout out Shari T. and cheer her on as she aims to achieve her 2025 health goal:
"I made a promise to myself (and got a symbolic tattoo to remind me!) to trust my intuition and continue focusing on my physical, emotional, and spiritual health. My physical goal for 2025 is to lose 20 pounds. While that might sound cliche, I have been on a health journey for the last 2 years and have already lost 30 pounds and am stronger than ever!" | | | | | | |
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