Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The Complete Magnesium Protocol: How Much You Need & What Actually Works

Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Show Notes

Are you getting enough magnesium? Around 68% of people in the United States aren’t. Learn the common signs of magnesium deficiency, what causes it, how to correct it, and the important functions and benefits of magnesium. Plus, we'll discuss the most common magnesium mistakes to avoid.

0:00 Magnesium deficiency in the US 0:53 Common magnesium deficiency symptoms 2:17 Magnesium and energy 3:49 What causes magnesium deficiency? 5:20 Magnesium and sleep improvement 11:00 What if you can’t stay asleep? 13:45 Magnesium glycinate 13:58 Common magnesium mistakes 18:55 Magnesium and your brain 23:17 Magnesium and cortisol 26:08 Subclinical magnesium deficiency 28:43 Magnesium-rich foods 30:38 Magnesium supplements

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Magnesium is a vital mineral that acts as a cofactor for more than 350 enzymes, making it essential for countless processes throughout the body.

Common magnesium deficiency symptoms include chronic fatigue, muscle cramps, twitching, insomnia, irregular heart rhythms, insulin resistance, elevated cortisol, and depression. Fatigue is one of the most common signs because magnesium is required to produce ATP, the body’s primary source of cellular energy. Magnesium also helps power the sodium-potassium pump.

Most people develop a magnesium deficiency by eating too many refined foods and not enough magnesium-rich foods. Most blood tests can miss a magnesium deficiency because 99% of magnesium is not in the blood.

Magnesium glycinate is one of the best-absorbed forms of magnesium. Correcting a magnesium deficiency may support better sleep, improved energy levels, and improved overall health.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, Bio: Dr. Berg, DC, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book "The Healthy Keto Plan" and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg, DC, received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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