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Magnesium and zinc defense: Magnesium deficiency is also called hypomagneemia. Its symptoms may include muscle cramps, high blood pressure or mental health problems as well as other mental and physical symptoms. It is often difficult to detect it until its level is very low. Although about 2.5% to 15% of American magnesium deficiency (hypomagneemia) is suffering from this percentage more in some population.
Apart from magnesium, zinc is also a mineral whose lack of brain health is affected. Zinc keeps brain cells active and balances the chemicals that send messages to the brain. But when there is a lack of zinc, there is a problem like sadness, fatigue and depression. Lack of zinc causes the most problems to children and women because their diet often found zinc deficiency.
Who affected by lack of magnesium
Dr. Subhash Giri, Director Professor in Medicine Department at RML Hospital It is said that there is a lack of magnesium in people suffering from kimbhoomh, chronic diarrhea and celiac disease. People with alcohol consumption also increase the risk of its lack. Diagnosis of magnesium deficiency may be reduced because its symptoms are usually not visible until its level is very low.
Trouble due to magnesium deficiency
- Muscle torsion and cramps- Cramps in torsion, vibration and muscle cramps are symptoms of magnesium deficiency. Sometimes, magnesium deficiency can cause seizures or cramps.
- Mental health conditions- Mental health conditions are another possible symptom of magnesium deficiency. Research suggests that apathy is an example, which is associated with mental numbness or lack of emotions.
- Irregular heart rate- Irregular heart rate, magnesium deficiency has a possible serious effect.
Lack of zinc affects mood and depression
Lack of zinc reduces the level of happy hormone like serotonin and dopamine found in the brain. Hormones like serotonin and dopamine make us feel positive and keep mood well. Due to lack of these hormones, human beings start being depressed. Irritability increases and signs of depression emerge. Many research has found that there was a lack of zinc in people troubled by depression and anxiety.
How to increase magnesium levels
Magnesium plants and animal-based foods are found in foods. Its best sources are seeds and dry fruits such as pumpkin seeds, sesame, sunflower seeds, cashews and almonds, but other good sources include: whole grains, beans, green leafy vegetables., Eat fruits, bananas and pulses. If you have any health problem due to which there is a shortage of magnesium in your body, such as diabetes, then it is necessary to consume or supplement foods with magnesium.
How to increase zinc level
- Eat pulses and gram, lentils, moong, rajma, peanuts and gram.
- Whole grains like jowar, millet, wheat and oats are good sources.
- Seeds and fruits, milk, curd and cheese, eggs, fish and meat are also found to be rich in zinc.