18/03/2025
The Truth About Magnesium 🧲✨ (And Why You're Probably Deficient!)
Magnesium is everywhere—leafy greens, nuts, dark chocolate… so why are most people still deficient? 🤔
Here's the truth: just because it's in food doesn't mean your body absorbs it well.
⚠️ What blocks Magnesium absorption?
Phytic acid in nuts/seeds binds to minerals, making them harder to absorb.
Fatty acids can interfere with magnesium uptake.
Stress, caffeine, sugar, and alcohol deplete your body’s stores FAST.
💡 How to boost Magnesium naturally?
Pair magnesium-rich foods with Vitamin B6 (beef, salmon, bananas) to help absorption.
Pair it with Vitamin D3 to improve utilization in the body.
Soak/sprout nuts and seeds to reduce anti-nutrients.
Prioritize grass-fed meats, avocados, dark chocolate, and pumpkin seeds.
🚨 Why Blood Tests Can’t Accurately Detect Magnesium Deficiency
Most magnesium is stored inside your cells, not in the bloodstream. That means even if your blood test looks “normal,” you could still be deficient!
🔥 But here’s the hard truth... Even if you eat ALL the right foods, most soils today are depleted of magnesium, making it nearly impossible to get enough from diet alone.
🧩 That’s why I supplement daily. The best form? Magnesium Glycinate—highly absorbable, easy on the stomach, and supports sleep, energy, and hormones.
➡️ I’ve got my go-to Magnesium linked in my bio! Don’t overlook this essential mineral. Your body NEEDS it.