Doctor shares 3 signs of magnesium deficiency you should never ignore

Magnesium is essential for many bodily functions, yet many people lack it in their diet. "Magnesium plays a multifaceted role in supporting mental health, influencing various biological systems and processes that are crucial for brain function and emotional regulation," wrote Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap as she shared the ways by which magnesium supports brain health. In a video on Instagram, Harvard and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi, MD MPH, shared 4 signs of magnesium deficiency you should never ignore - 1. He added, “Magnesium boosts serotonin, the feel-good hormone and keeps stress in check by managing your cortisol levels.” Magnesium is an important mineral for heart health as it helps regulate heart rhythm and maintain normal blood pressure. Magnesium deficiency can lead to muscle contractions, cramps, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, personality changes and coronary spasms.