Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include:
· Loss of appetite
· Nausea and vomiting
· Fatigue
· Weakness
As the condition worsens, the patient may start to experience numbness and tingling, muscle cramps, seizures, cognitive and personality changes, and abnormal heart rhythms.
You can find magnesium in many of the foods you eat now.
Dark, Leafy Greens
Dark, leafy greens are rich in magnesium. Of the current daily value, Swiss chard can give you 38 percent of your total DV, followed by spinach (20 percent) and kale (19 percent). These veggies are also high in vitamin K, which makes them beneficial for bone health, and they are major sources of iron, calcium, beta-carotene and vitamin C.