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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 17 MIN

Magnesium Deficiency: The Most Overlooked Health Risk of Our Time?

from One Health Tweak a Week Podcast · host Ben Jones MD PhD

Are you running low on magnesium - without even knowing it?Half of all adults in developed countries don’t get enough magnesium, and the consequences are anything but minor.In this episode, we unpack what’s quietly become one of the most overlooked health risks of our time. Magnesium is essential for over 300 cellular processes - from keeping your heart beating steadily to regulating blood sugar, supporting sleep, calming the nervous system, and protecting your brain. Yet it’s slipped through the cracks of modern life.You’ll learn:* Why magnesium deficiency is so widespread (even in people who think they eat well)* The foods and lifestyle factors that deplete your magnesium stores* How low magnesium levels affect everything from sleep and blood pressure to insulin resistance, osteoporosis, and cognitive decline* Why blood tests often miss the problem - and what to do about it* Simple ways to raise your magnesium levels through food and, if needed, supplementsThis isn’t a fringe wellness topic. It’s an under-the-radar epidemic affecting energy, mood, and long-term health - and one that’s surprisingly easy to fix once you know what to look for.Whether you’re dealing with stress, fatigue, restless legs, or just want to protect your heart and brain as you age, this episode offers practical, evidence-backed steps to support your magnesium levels and your health.🎧 Tune in now - your cells will thank you.Science-backed advice, simple steps, real results. Subscribe to One Health Tweak a Week today and take the guesswork out of healthy living. Get full access to One Health Tweak a Week at newsletter.onehealthtweakaweek.com/subscribe

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