Carolyn Dean has authored more than 35 books to date, has over 30 years’ experience in the health industry and is a qualified medical doctor.

The Miracle of Magnesium | Riordan Clinic The Miracle of Magnesium | Riordan Clinic

I picked this book up because it was recently recommended to me to start taking magnesium supplements and I wanted to understand more about why. To make sure she could get fresh organic greens regularly, she tracked down a local CSA (community--supported agriculture) program and bought a share from a neighboring organic farm.

Magnesium regulates more than 325 enzymes in the body and since nowadays our farmlands are mineral-depleted, we cannot obtain enough magnesium even from an optimal diet rich in organic vegetables without supplementation.

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In the age of the internet it's very common that when you notice something unusual is happening to your body you google it, open the first WebMd link and proceed to read the list of diseases your symptom is associated with. This book does to some extent fall into that problem that almost all books do when they are on the topic of one nutrient in that it seems this one nutrient is a magic bullet for everything. An astonishing 40 to 60percent of sudden deaths from heart attack may occur in the complete absence of any prior artery blockage, clot formation, or heart rhythm abnormalities, most likely from spasms in the arteries (magnesium is a natural antispasmodic). It is also very concentrated at 50 000 ppm as opposed to the 3000 ppm of many angstrom magnesium products. Magnesium plays a crucial role in the body, regulating blood pressure, blood sugar levels, neurotransmitters, and more.Supplementing with magnesium is a relatively inexpensive, safe, and effective way to ensure adequate magnesium levels. These symptoms can be accompanied by jerking of the legs and generally occur in the stage preceding sleep. A lack of sufficient magnesium also causes calcium to be drawn out of the bones, and the calcium is mistakenly redirected to the blood vessels and the kidneys instead. Magnesium is a very popular supplement, but most forms are not well absorbed, causing the laxative effect, which flushes out whatever magnesium you just took.

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That's said, as most people have already stated, Dr Dean does way too much plugging of here own products in the book. This is one major reason to either read this book or study other information on magnesium deficiency from a reliable source, as you want to make sure to get the right information. Dean touts transdermal magnesium oil as being quickly absorbed and highly bioavailable, so I purchased some to apply daily. To try to relieve her leg cramps, Mary began taking calcium at night, having read that it was good for cramps and sleep. Doctors may use magnesium oxide to treat constipation or as an antacid for heartburn or indigestion.

Discuss its use with your doctor or a nutritionist to determine if transdermal magnesium is right for you.