Struggling with Magnesium Deficiency? Here’s How to Fix It

Mark Hyman

Oct 21, 2024

Episode description

80% of us aren’t getting enough magnesium—and this impacts everything from migraines to muscle cramps, blood pressure, and even stress levels. On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I share insights from top experts like Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. George Papanicolaou, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham on how magnesium impacts your overall well-being. Learn why standard tests often miss a magnesium deficiency, how to get tested properly, and which foods and supplements can help you restore your levels. Don’t ignore this crucial mineral—your health depends on it.

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Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

How Magnesium Deficiency Impacts Your Health | Know Your Numbers

The Functional Medicine Approach To Ending Migraines

Treating The Underlying Causes Of High Blood Pressure with Dr. George Papanicolaou

Supplements: Useful Or Useless? with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

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Episode description

80% of us aren’t getting enough magnesium—and this impacts everything from migraines to muscle cramps, blood pressure, and even stress levels. On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I share insights from top experts like Dr. Todd LePine, Dr. George Papanicolaou, and Dr. Elizabeth Boham on how magnesium impacts your overall well-being. Learn why standard tests often miss a magnesium deficiency, how to get tested properly, and which foods and supplements can help you restore your levels. Don’t ignore this crucial mineral—your health depends on it.

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal

Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here:

How Magnesium Deficiency Impacts Your Health | Know Your Numbers

The Functional Medicine Approach To Ending Migraines

Treating The Underlying Causes Of High Blood Pressure with Dr. George Papanicolaou

Supplements: Useful Or Useless? with Dr. Elizabeth Boham

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Big Bold Health.

Streamline your lab orders with Rupa Health. Access more than 3,500 specialty lab tests and register for a FREE live demo at RupaHealth.com.

Big Bold Health is offering my listeners 30% off their first order of HTB Rejuvenate Superfood. Head to Bigboldhealth.com and use code DrHyman30.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Treat high blood pressure by addressing diet and stress, not just symptoms

High blood pressure is described as an inflammatory disease that should be treated by addressing root causes like diet and stress, not just as a plumbing problem.

Utilize red blood cell magnesium test for accurate assessment

A red blood cell magnesium test is a more accurate way to assess your body's true magnesium status because it measures intracellular levels.

Increase magnesium intake to lower severe COVID risk

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was observed that those with the highest magnesium intake had 70% lower odds of developing severe symptoms.

Address low magnesium levels to reduce risk of sudden cardiac death

The Rotterdam study reported that people with low serum magnesium levels had a 54% greater risk of sudden cardiac death.

Incorporate Himalayan Tartary buckwheat sprout powder for longevity benefits

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Sprout Powder is recommended as a way to get a daily boost of key polyphenols linked to longevity pathways.

Perform self-test for vitamin D deficiency using shin bone pressure

You can perform a simple self-test for potential vitamin D deficiency by pressing firmly on your shin bone; tenderness may indicate your levels are low.

Utilize magnesium for effective migraine prevention

The American Academy of Neurology gives magnesium a 'Level B rating,' indicating it is probably effective for the prevention and treatment of migraines.

Rethink magnesium testing for accurate body levels

The common serum magnesium test is a poor indicator of your body's levels because it only measures 1% of your total magnesium, while 99% is in your tissues and bones.

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