Magnesium Deficiency and Excess - Symptoms, Diet, and Nutrition

Explore the crucial role of magnesium in body function and learn about the symptoms of magnesium deficiency and excess in this comprehensive video from the Diet & Nutrition Series. Discover how magnesium, a vital micronutrient and macro-mineral, affects various bodily processes. Understand the signs of deficiency, including tetany, carpal spasm, pedal spasm, laryngeal spasm, and breathing difficulties. Learn about diagnostic tools such as the Chvostek sign and Trousseau sign, and how magnesium levels impact calcium, albumin, and ECG readings. Examine the relationship between magnesium and other electrolytes like potassium, and explore its effects on mood, personality, and neurological function. Gain insights into magnesium-rich foods, supplements, and factors affecting absorption, including interactions with vitamins D and C, phytates, phosphates, fatty acids, and proteins. Enhance your knowledge of this essential mineral's role in maintaining overall health and well-being.