MAGNESIUM MAY SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS

Is your child throwing unexplained wobblies and no amount of soothing is helping to calm them? Turns out, it might be mineral, and not behavioural that’s triggering the tantrums, according to a nutritionist.

With so much advice out there for parents it can be a minefield trying to feed our children the right things. One mineral however that we absolutely mustn’t overlook is magnesium. Responsible for more than 300 functions in our bodies, magnesium is essential for building strong and healthy bones and muscles and managing nerve functions. It’s also super important for neutralising mood swings and helping to keep your child energised and happy.

Here are five signs your child might be suffering low magnesium:

Trouble drifting off

It’s not only the getting to sleep that is a sign of a magnesium deficiency, but also the staying asleep too. If they wriggle a lot, complain of poor sleep and wake frequently, again it’s a sign that things are not balanced.

Moody, grumpy and irritable

As a natural sedative that supports the nervous system, magnesium helps to calm the brain and neutralise emotions, so you don’t get those bouts of outburst and tears.

Stress and anxiety

As a vital neurotransmitter in the brain, magnesium can support increased serotonin helping to level mood and boost happiness. Muscle cramps and growing pains Growing pains and muscle cramps can be a big indicator of low magnesium levels. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium blocker, helping our muscle cells to relax after contracting.

Hyperactivity

Magnesium is necessary for sufficient brain energy and aids smooth transmission of communications through the central nervous system. Low levels may cause reductions in cognitive ability and processes and attention.