Dr. Eric Berg DC

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The COMMON Magnesium Mistake

The COMMON Magnesium MistakeNouveau8 min

If you think that magnesium’s not working, you could be taking it wrong. Find out about the common mistakes people make with magnesium supplements. There are so many benefits of magnesium—it's the most important mineral, so make sure you’re taking it correctly.

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0:00 Introduction: Magnesium benefits

0:23 Magnesium deficiency

0:54 Magnesium deficiency causes

2:10 Magnesium glycinate

4:09 Magnesium sources

4:21 What if magnesium’s not working?

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions that help prevent common problems such as atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, insomnia, heart disease, leg cramps, and fatigue. Many people are magnesium deficient, but it’s almost impossible to test! Only 1% of your magnesium is in the blood—the rest is inside the cells.

Some common causes of magnesium deficiency include:

•Genetic weakness

•Low stomach acid