Summary: <p>It is estimated that 3 in 4 Americans suffer from magnesium deficiency. In this episode I break down the science behind magnesium-- why we need it, how to find out if you're deficient in it, and some ways you can get more of this important mineral in your diet.</p> <p>Here are links to the sources for today's episode:</p> <p><a href="https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/">https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5786912/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5786912/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19271419">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19271419</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25748766">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25748766</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11252079">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11252079</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26404370">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26404370</a></p> <p><a href="https://thequantifiedbody.net/magnesium-deficiency-dr-carolyn-dean/">https://thequantifiedbody.net/magnesium-deficiency-dr-carolyn-dean/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4939859/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4939859/</a></p> <p><strong>Magnesium-rich foods you should consider rotating into your diet:</strong></p> <p>Almonds<br> ½ cup serving of steamed spinach <br> Cashews<br> Peanuts<br> Fortified cereal<br> Soy milk<br> Black beans<br> Edamame<br> Peanut butter<br> Whole grain bread<br> Avocado<br> Potato<br> Brown rice<br> Greek yogurt<br> Oatmeal<br> Kidney beans<br> Banana<br> Salmon<br> Whole milk<br> Halibut<br> Raisins<br> Free-range chicken<br> Grass-fed beef<br> Broccoli<br> White rice<br> Apple<br> Carrot</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnedheardstirred/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnedheardstirred/support</a>
