Magnesium is an essential mineral required by the body for maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, keeping a healthy immune system, maintaining heart rhythm, and building strong bones.
Lack of the mineral is believed to be a contributing factor in neurotransmitter malfunction that leads to depression and bipolar disorder.
• How does magnesium treat depression: One of the many chemical reactions in your body is the release of serotonin. Serotonin acts as a neurotransmitter by relaying messages from one area of the brain to another. Serotonin is dependent on magnesium. The biochemical reactions necessary for serotonin, which is the brains natural feel good drug, cannot function properly if you are suffering from low magnesium. To control depression, you must regulate magnesium.
• Health benefits of Magnesium:
• Helps fight depression
• Regulates blood pressure
• Reduces risk of Type 2 diabetes
• Reduces heart attack risk
• Reduces risk of osteoporosis
• Reduces migraine attacks frequency
• Sources of Magnesium:
• Dark leafy greens:
Raw spinach, Kale
• Nuts and seeds:
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, cashews, flex seeds, almonds
• Dried fruits:
Figs, dates, raisins
• Beans and lentils:
Soy beans, kidney beans, black eyed peas, white beans, French beans
• Fruits:
Banana, Pineapple, Avocado
• Whole grain:
Brown rice, Barley , oats
•Low fat dairy products:
Low fat yogurt
• Fish:
•Dark chocolate
