When and How to Take Magnesium

Magnesium deficiency symptoms are often missed on standard blood tests. In this video, we explore the key benefits of magnesium, common hidden magnesium deficiency symptoms, and how magnesium may help support anxiety, sleep, stress, and overall wellness.

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0:00 Introduction: Hidden magnesium deficiency symptoms

1:02 What causes magnesium deficiency?

1:36 Magnesium for anxiety

2:21 Eye twitching and magnesium deficiency

6:11 What kind of magnesium to take

6:37 Magnesium glycinate benefits

7:17 When to take magnesium

8:13 Health tips to avoid magnesium deficiency

8:47 Magnesium and vitamin D

Most of the magnesium in your body is inside your bones and cells. Only 0.3% of your magnesium is in your blood serum. One of the biggest mistakes people make when assessing magnesium deficiency is relying on blood magnesium levels.

Over 300 medications can deplete your magnesium levels. Other factors that can cause magnesium deficiency include the following:

• Stress

• Sugar

• Caffeine

• Alcohol

• High insulin

• Low stomach acid

• Low salt

• Low vitamin D

Here are 9 of the most common magnesium deficiency symptoms:

1. Anxiety/panic attacks

2. Waking up at 2 AM

3. Eye twitching (tetany)

4. Heart pounding after eating

5. Exhausted from thinking

6. Random chest tightness

7. Sugar or carb cravings

8. Wired but tired

9. Feeling heavy

Restless legs syndrome can also result from a magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium oxide is one of the most common forms of magnesium available, but also the worst! It has a 3% absorption rate and can cause diarrhea at higher doses.

Magnesium glycinate combines magnesium with glycine, a protein that supports GABA in the brain, and has an absorption rate of 80%. The best time to take magnesium is late in the day. When taking more than 400 mg of magnesium, spread your doses throughout the day.

To avoid magnesium deficiency, follow a low-carb diet, increase your stomach acid, and ensure you’re getting enough vitamin D.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.