Recommended Frequency:
Every day
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Incorporate magnesium-rich foods into your diet to help meet your daily magnesium needs. Good dietary sources of magnesium include:
- 🥬 Dark leafy greens
- 🥔 Legumes
- 🥜 Nuts and seeds
- 🌾 Whole grains
- 🐟 Fish like mackerel
Consuming a variety of these foods can help ensure adequate magnesium intake and support overall health.
While blood tests may not always accurately reflect magnesium status, it's still a good idea to get a plasma or red blood cell magnesium test periodically to rule out severe deficiency. Track your magnesium intake from both dietary and supplemental sources to ensure you're meeting your daily needs.
If you struggle to meet your daily magnesium needs through diet alone, consider taking a magnesium supplement. Organic magnesium salts like magnesium glycinate or magnesium taurate are generally more bioavailable and effectively raise plasma magnesium levels compared to inorganic forms.
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