Eating a balanced diet supports everything from your bone health to your lean muscle mass and your immune system, however, according to a paper published on Clinical Interventions in Ageing, older adults are at a higher risk of low vitamin consumption.
Though most essential vitamins and minerals come from one’s diet, you may choose to supplement to help fill in the gaps.
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be covering a few vitamins and minerals you may want to supplement your diet with if you want to enhance your health as you age!
Magnesium is a mineral that provides several key functions in the body. It keeps your muscles strong, regulates blood sugar levels and contributes to heart health, sleep and mood.
The effects of low magnesium may increase your risk of metabolic syndrome, leading to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. You may also feel exhausted or experience widespread muscle pain if you’re not getting enough magnesium.
Direct message me if you’d like more information on food rich in magnesium or the supplements I recommend!