According to HealthDirect, magnesium is a mineral essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Magnesium deficiency, also known as hypomagnesemia, can lead to many health issues. Here are 5 early signs…
Says Medical News Today, 'Muscle cramps or twitching is often the first symptom of low magnesium. However, it is important to note that these symptoms can be due to a wide range of conditions'.
'Mental health conditions are another possible symptom of magnesium deficiency. Research suggests one example is apathy, characterised by mental numbness or lack of emotion', suggests Healthline.
Magnesium deficiency can reduce energy production, leading to persistent fatigue and muscle weakness. Magnesium is very essential for energy production, states HealthDirect.
Individuals with low magnesium levels may experience gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea and a reduced appetite. Magnesium is essential for various digestive processes. Nausea can be intensified by other symptoms like migraines, which are also linked to magnesium deficiency as reported by National Institutes of Health.
Magnesium is crucial for a healthy heart rhythm. A deficiency can led to arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats, which may present as palpitations or chest discomfort. This is due to magnesium's role in regulating electrical signals in the heart and its interaction with other electrolytes like potassium and calcium. so stated Healthline and Cleveland Clinic.