The following is a list of effects/diseases that could be cause by lack of magnesium in our diets:
ADD/ADHD, Alzheimer's, angina pectoris, anxiety disorders, arrhythmia, arthritis (rheumatoid & osteoarthritis), asthma, autism, auto-immune disorders, cerebral palsy in children of Mg deficient mothers, chronic fatigue syndrome, congestive heart failure, constipation, crooked teeth/narrow jaw in children from Mg deficient mothers, depression, diabetes-- types I and II, eating disorders--bulimia and anorexia, fibromyalgia, gut disorders including peptic ulcer, crohn's & colitis, heart disease, hypertension, hypoglycemia, insomnia, kidney stones, Lou Gehrig's disease, migraines, mitral valve prolapse, multiple sclerosis, muscle cramping, weakness & fatigue, myopia in children of Mg deficient mothers, obesity especially associated with high carbohydrate diets, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, PMS including menstrual pain & irregularities, primary pulmonary hypertension, Reynaud's syndrome, SIDS, stroke, syndrome X & thyroid disorders.
The following are your best food sources for Magnesium....ranging from the best to the worst:
kelp, wheat bran, wheat germ, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, nutritional yeast, buckwheat, brazil nuts, dulse, filberts, peanuts, millet, wheat whole grain, pecans, walnuts, rye, coconut meat (dried), collard greens, shrimp, sweet corn (organic), avocado, cheddar cheese, parsley, prunes, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, beef, asparagus, chicken, green pepper, winter squash, cantaloupe, eggplant, tomato & milk.
Sources: internet, westonaprice.org
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