Anti-stress mineral

In a time like this (current lockdown due to COVID) when your stress levels may be slightly higher than normal. Eating magnesium-rich foods and or taking a magnesium supplement can help you to stay calm as well as provide a number of benefits.

Magnesium (the anti-stress mineral) is found in every cell in the body, yet many women have a magnesium deficiency which can cause a number of health issues such as mental health disorders, high blood pressure, and muscle weakness. Women with a magnesium deficiency may also be an additional risk factor for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Women's health and magnesium?

Here are a few reasons why it important women source magnesium as part of their diet;

• Magnesium plays a key role in regulating high blood pressure naturally

• Helps to build and repair the body's tissues when pregnant

• Improves PMS symptoms, including mood changes

• Helps to regulate bowel movement which is important for hormone health

To know what foods are rich in magnesium, check out the Eat and be stress-free free download.