Magnesium is found in more than 300 different enzymes in your body and plays a role in your body’s detoxification processes, making it important for helping to prevent damage from environmental chemicals, heavy metals, and other toxins. In addition, magnesium is necessary for:
- Activating muscles and nerves
- Creating energy in your body by activating adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
- Helping digest proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
- Serving as a building block for RNA and DNA synthesis
- Acting as a precursor for neurotransmitters like serotonin
Dr. Dean has studied and written about magnesium for more than 15 years. The latest addition of her book, The Magnesium Miracle, came out in 2014 and in it you can learn about 22 medical areas that magnesium deficiency triggers or causes, all of which have all been scientifically proven. This includes:
| Anxiety and panic attacks | Asthma | Blood clots |
| Bowel diseases | Cystitis | Depression |
| Detoxification | Diabetes | Fatigue |
| Heart disease | Hypertension | Hypoglycemia |
| Insomnia | Kidney disease | Liver disease |
| Migraine | Musculoskeletal conditions (fibromyalgia, cramps, chronic back pain, etc.) | Nerve problems |
| Obstetrics and gynecology (PMS, infertility, and preeclampsia) | Osteoporosis | Raynaud’s syndrome |
| Tooth decay |
Early signs of magnesium deficiency include loss of appetite, headache, nausea, fatigue, and weakness. An ongoing magnesium deficiency can lead to more serious symptoms, including:
| Numbness and tingling | Muscle contractions and cramps | Seizures |
| Personality changes | Abnormal heart rhythms | Coronary spasms |
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