Magnesium aids in regulating blood sugar ,maintaining muscle and keeping nerve function normal. Magnesium supplements are vital for all diabetics who suffer from magnesium deficiency. Magnesium can help migraines, panic or anxiety attacks,depression and taken prior to bedtime will help you sleep soundly. Talk to your doctor about using magnesium. Magnesium aids in carbohydrate metabolism and enegry production and may assist you in losing weight.
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Man, I slept like a baby for the 1st time in a decade last night after taking supplements yesterday!
MAHAFF1/12/2012 5:14:00 PM
I just started taking magnesium because someone said it helps with muscle cramps. Now, thanks to Sparks, I find it has many benefits!
WINDYKITTY1/7/2012 10:02:00 PM
It also helps with slow bowel problems
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Pumpkin Seeds~Valuable To Your Health
Pumpkin Seeds can help depression, they contain L-tryptophan which is naturally effective against depression, they can prevent calcium oxalate kidney stone formation, 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds contains 92% of your daily value of magnesium, a mineral in which most Americans are deficient and fantastic for diabetics & may help with cancer and lowering cholesterol and triglycerides. Pumpkin Seeds are loaded with nutrition and essential minerals. A good snack when unsalted.
Magnesium deficiency Associated with Eating Related Problems
Magnesium appears to be associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease. Best to get magnesium from magnesium rich foods or talk to your doc about supplements. Magnesium calms the nerves,this mineral mediates digestive processes, lack of magnesium is associated with many eating-related problems. Craving chocolate could be a sign of magnesium deficiency, 'cause chocolate is high in magnesium & also depression, diabetes, heart disease, migraines can be caused by a deficency. Get tested!
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Magnesium's role in preventing heart disease and kidney stones is the most widely accepted. Individuals dying suddenly of heart attacks have been shown to have very low levels of magnesium in their heart. By The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
Pumpkin seeds contain a compound called L-triptophan which is great for depression. Pumpkin seeds have good nutrition with magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, B vitamins, folate and more which is great for diabetics. The seeds may help bone health,intestinal problems and arthritis too. Good Fiber, a good snack. Place them on a single layer on a cookie sheet. Lightly roast them in a 160-170°F (about 75°C) oven for 15-20 minutes. YUM
