Living in the heat of Florida you learn very quickly what happens if your magnesium levels get too low. Riding 40-50 miles without taking in enough magnesium will leave you with leg cramps, increased heart rate and nausea. Because it is so hard to eat enough foods to boost your levels, most of us take magnesium supplements. Just like with many medications and supplements, we are learning that there is often an added benefit that magnesium provides.
This week our intern, Mia Flowers, PharmD. Candidate of FAMU College of Pharmacy, has a great article on how proper magnesium levels can reduce the onset of type 2 diabetes and stroke.
Click here to learn about the science and what dosing levels you need.
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Dave Joffe
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