Magnesium supplements, why?

Health is also a business. Unfortunately, it is necessary to remember this today more than ever, in this new world of social networks, hoaxes and information manipulation. Anyone with moderate authority, elevated to the altar of any industry, becomes a speaker, excuse me, an “influencer” – in English, this is something else, you will not compare; and everything that says everything becomes an article of faith. You have to be very careful, because if the Internet has achieved anything, it is turning us all into an ideological mass. World of media.

For everyone, yes; Me included, although I try to protect myself like a cat on its belly with a pound of nails and formaldehyde. If you read this singing, you will understand why I open up. Well, the latest craze in online nutrition is called magnesium supplements. What can you do with them? Leave them on the shelf for now. The technical director of the College of Pharmacists of Vizcaya, Juan Del Arco, assures that not all that glitters here is gold.

The recent death of Ana Maria Lajusticia has brought a type of nutritional supplement that has been in vogue for some time into the news. Many people consume them like candy because word of mouth on social media has helped spread two fantastic miracle pill business ideas. Firstly, its consumption is harmful to health; and the other, which can be accepted without restrictions, because nothing happens. Well, yes, this happens.

A great ally…

If you don’t know something, you should ask someone who does. For this reason, we turned to Juan Del Arco, who is a real encyclopedia of everything related to pharmacy. Magnesium, he tells us, is an essential element for the proper functioning of the human body, as it is involved in “hundreds of vital reactions” that occur within it.

It is essential for protein production, bone formation, maintaining heart rate, and for the proper functioning of mitochondria, the cellular compartment (organelle) responsible for producing energy. In addition, it plays a leading role in neuromuscular transmission and the proper functioning of the immune system. If this does not seem enough, during pregnancy it also helps the proper development of the fetus.

The magnesium needed by the body comes and should come from food. Pay attention to what comes next, as it is very important, as Del Arco emphasizes. Products rich in magnesium are, first of all, nuts, cereals, legumes – all very cheap – and fish, which is more expensive, but there are also products at a good price. Health problems and bad habits cause magnesium deficiency in 15% of the population. To find out if this is the case, you need to ask your family doctor for a test to find out how you are feeling “and at Easter”.

…who can be your worst enemy

Who has the least magnesium? These are mainly women, especially those of childbearing age, those with celiac disease and, curiously, patients taking omeprazole, an over-the-counter drug that helps fight heartburn. “People take omeprazole in excess, and this is not good, including because it reduces magnesium levels,” the expert clarifies.

If you don’t need it, there’s no point in taking it. Excess magnesium in the body also has serious consequences. It can cause diarrhea, kidney damage (as it is eliminated by the kidneys), cardiac arrest, tachycardia, and death due to heart failure. “Nature is wise. We are designed so that if we are healthy, we do not need supplements. So what do we do…? “On the Internet and social networks, no matter what, there are people who will do anything for a like.” Enjoy healthy foods. Happy week.