Summary: <p>Today, I want to cover the first sign of magnesium deficiency. Many people don’t get enough magnesium from their diet, not to mention other factors that deplete magnesium. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Magnesium is a cofactor involved in 350 enzymes. A cofactor is something that is required by an enzyme to work. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Symptoms of magnesium deficiency:</p> <p> • Cramping </p> <p> • Twitching </p> <p> • Arrhythmia </p> <p> • Osteoporosis</p> <p> • Osteomalacia </p> <p> • Insulin resistance </p> <p> • Insomnia </p> <p> • High cortisol</p> <p> • Depression </p> <p><br></p> <p>However, the number one symptom of magnesium deficiency is fatigue. </p> <p><br></p> <p>The top cause of low magnesium is not consuming enough magnesium in the diet. Foods rich in magnesium are vegetables and leafy greens. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Consuming large salads is a great way to get the magnesium you need. But you can also take a magnesium supplement. If you do take a supplement, consider magnesium glycinate. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Other causes of magnesium deficiency: </p> <p>1. Refined foods</p> <p>2. Fructose</p> <p>3. Alcohol </p> <p>4. Certain medications </p>
