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Magnesium for Menopause

Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation in females. It generally occurs naturally, usually after the age of 45. It occurs after the ovaries stop production of the female hormones progesterone and estrogen. There are a lot of uncomfortable symptoms brought upon by menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, difficulty focusing, hair loss and mood swings. Magnesium can assist in soothing some of these symptoms.

  1. Benefits

    • Magnesium has many benefits for women living with uncomfortable menopause symptoms. Magnesium can regulate energy levels and body temperature, and help the muscles to relax. It also can aid in the metabolizing of both protein and carbohydrate consumption. It is also an essential mineral in the formation of teeth and bones.

    Magnesium Insufficiency

    • Magnesium insufficiency can lead to some negative consequences including heart palpitations, migraine headaches, depression, exhaustion and mood swings. Most of these are common menopausal symptoms. Taking magnesium can help alleviate some of the things that go along with menopause.

    Intake

    • You can get magnesium in two ways. Firstly, you can take a nutritional supplement, such as tablets or a topical lotion (which the body can easily absorb). Or you also can get magnesium naturally from your diet. You can accomplish this by consuming a diet that is full of green, leafy vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, legumes and soybeans.

    Other Uses

    • Magnesium not only is effective at alleviating menopause discomfort, but can help with a lot of other medical conditions that women in that age range might be experiencing. These conditions include arrhythmia, allergies, hypoglycemia, multiple sclerosis, gout, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, psoriasis, fluid retention, cardiovascular disease, asthma, obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis and many others.

    Function

    • Magnesium levels drastically drop during menopause. Not only is magnesium helpful for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms, but it is also beneficial for overall bone and cardiovascular health.

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