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Nature is so intelligent. It knows precisely what our bodies need to be healthy and happy. But sometimes, we don’t get the nutrients we need to stay that way.

As someone who is obsessed with health and nutrition (both physical and mental), I love reading about the power of minerals and vitamins.

That’s why I wanted to write about magnesium benefits. I find so few people are aware of just how amazing this mineral is and how crucial it is to our health.

Here are four of my favorite ways magnesium benefits your mind and body!

Magnesium Reduces Depression

Over 322 million people around the world suffer from depression. It’s a statistic that makes my heart hurt.

The good news is, magnesium can help reduce depression for those suffering from minor depression. This vital mineral has a critical role to plan in the balancing of our moods. Low levels of magnesium are linked back to a higher risk of depression (a 22% greater risk, according to research).

If you or a loved one suffers from depression, a lack of magnesium could be the culprit.

Magnesium Reduces Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is also a chronic issue many people face, particularly in developed countries. This is yet another one of magnesium’s benefits. Studies show that taking magnesium as a supplement can lower blood pressure.

Taking just 450 mg per day can produce a significant decrease in your systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

If you have high blood pressure, this could be the way out for you!

Magnesium Improves Sleep Quality

Sleep! We all need it, but some of us have a significantly difficult time achieving a good night’s rest. Magnesium can help there too.

One cause of insomnia is anxiety and stress, both of which can be reduced by regular consumption of magnesium.

Other studies show that magnesium can help regulate melatonin production, which is the hormone that helps your body determine when to wake and when to sleep.

 Fall asleep more quickly and get better sleep quality by consuming magnesium every single day.

Magnesium Reduces Inflammation

Inflammation, I know you well. Inflammation can cause chronic disease including heart disease and other illnesses such as diabetes.

However, magnesium can reduce inflammation, particularly in older adults or those who are overweight.

By supplying your body with this mineral, you can potentially offset the damage caused by inflammation in the body. If you want to reduce your risks of inflammation, add this supplement to your daily schedule.

Foods Rich in Magnesium

To harness these magnesium benefits, add these healthy foods into your diet!

Pumpkin Seeds—Yummy, nutritious and low-calorie, pumpkin seeds are a great snack, and in just a quarter of a cup, you can get 46% of your daily magnesium needs.

Avocado—Just one medium avocado contains 15% of your daily magnesium needs!

Swiss Chard, boiled—Stock up on swiss chard and chow down on at least one cup for 38% of your daily needs.

Spinach—Spinach has even more magnesium than swiss chard, coming at 39% of your daily needs in one cup.

Dark chocolate—Perhaps the most delicious of the foods on my list, this treat contains 33% of your daily magnesium needs.

More Ways to Improve Your Health!

I’m passionate about staying healthy, especially as we age, so if you’re wanting to add more than magnesium to your diet, check out some of my other health-related posts: