General practitioner Alexander Myasnikov: the problem of magnesium deficiency in the body is often exaggerated.
Doctor Myasnikov assessed the problem of magnesium deficiency on the set of a health program “About the most important thing.” According to a famous Russian physician, it is difficult today to “earn” a serious magnesium deficiency that would somehow threaten the body – this requires specific conditions.
“The myth is that we are undernourished on magnesium. It's complicated. Magnesium is everywhere in food,” said Alexander Myasnikov.
The doctor clarified that for a real magnesium deficiency to occur, the body must immediately lose a large amount of this microelement.
Why this can happen:
- Due to severe stress;
- Due to a monotonous, very poor diet for a long time;
- Due to increased excretion of magnesium by the kidneys as a result of malfunctions;
- Due to disorders that prevent the absorption of magnesium through intestines;
- Due to conditions that cause frequent urination.
- Due to severe infection;
- Due to high physical exertion;
- Due to abuse of alcohol, caffeine.
What symptoms may indicate a lack of magnesium: increased anxiety, muscle spasms, bodily pain, sleep disturbances, increased fatigue and decreased performance.
What foods contain magnesium? Doctor Myasnikov named foods containing it – chocolate, poultry , fish, seaweed, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, bananas, nuts.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that salt contains an additive that can be toxic to the body.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Alexander Myasnikov Healthy lifestyle general practitioner, cardiologist, chief physician of City Clinical Hospital No. 71 (Moscow), television and radio presenter.