As of today, there are a growing number of women diagnosed with PCOS who are taking magnesium to manage hormonal imbalance. As well as athletes who want to boost their recovery and muscle repair after training.
However, despite this growing number in certain groups, around 80% of the population is not meeting the recommended daily allowance for magnesium intake.
Perhaps, it is either because the western diet is heavy on processed food or a lot of us are unaware of the importance of magnesium to our health.
Aside from magnesium being a great mineral for skeletal muscle support, it is also good for keeping our skin youthful and healthy.
How?
Magnesium is known for lowering cortisol (stress hormones) levels in the body.
By doing so, it is able to regulate sebum production and inflammation in our skin which eventually helps in controlling acne and skin reactions from the environment.
It is also known for supporting cellular processes that help in improving lipid and collagen levels in the skin, which keeps the skin resilient, supple, and elastic.
Where can you get magnesium?
Magnesium is found in nuts, legumes, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, seeds, and fish. But you can also take capsules if you think you are not able to get enough from your diet.
Some prefer magnesium citrate because of its fast absorption while others prefer magnesium glycinate because of its additional anti-inflammatory properties and it is well-tolerated by the gut.
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
