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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 10 MIN

Your Tight Muscles Are a Warning — Here's What They're Missing

from Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast · host Dr. Eric Berg

Constantly dealing with tight traps, muscle tightness, jaw tension, teeth grinding, or eye twitching? Discover the connection between magnesium and calcium, why your muscles stay tight, and how to finally relieve chronic muscle tension naturally.🌟 10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4u6N5gU0:00 Introduction: Tight traps all the time 0:23 Calcium and muscle tightness 1:06 Why muscles stay tight 3:11 Medications that mimic magnesium4:01 Calcium and tight traps 5:38 The circadian rhythm of magnesium6:40 Magnesium and vitamin K28:26 Magnesium and calcium supplements Calcium does far more than support bone health. About 99% of the calcium in your body is involved in cell signaling and communication, including muscle contraction and maintaining a healthy heartbeat.When a muscle contracts, calcium enters the muscle cell. For the muscle to relax, calcium must be pushed back out. This process requires ATP. Magnesium is essential for ATP function, making it a key nutrient for proper muscle relaxation.Palpitations, arrhythmias, muscle tension, headaches, teeth grinding, and eye twitching are common symptoms in people who are low in magnesium.Calcium channel blockers mimic some of the effects of magnesium, as do certain medications used for Alzheimer’s disease.Vitamin K2 is important for keeping calcium out of soft tissues and directing it where it belongs, but it also depends on magnesium to function properly. Your body’s pH can also influence how effectively magnesium works.Instead of focusing on calcium supplements, prioritize magnesium. Magnesium glycinate is one of the most absorbable forms and is often preferred for supporting healthy magnesium levels.Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only

Constantly dealing with tight traps, muscle tightness, jaw tension, teeth grinding, or eye twitching? Discover the connection between magnesium and calcium, why your muscles stay tight, and how to finally relieve chronic muscle tension naturally.🌟 10 biological signals control how you feel every day, but only 1 matters most for YOUR body. Take the free 2-minute quiz to find out: https://drbrg.co/4u6N5gU0:00 Introduction: Tight traps all the time 0:23 Calcium and muscle tightness 1:06 Why muscles stay tight 3:11 Medications that mimic magnesium4:01 Calcium and tight traps 5:38 The circadian rhythm of magnesium6:40 Magnesium and vitamin K28:26 Magnesium and calcium supplements Calcium does far more than support bone health. About 99% of the calcium in your body is involved in cell signaling and communication, including muscle contraction and maintaining a healthy heartbeat.When a muscle contracts, calcium enters the muscle cell. For the muscle to relax, calcium must be pushed back out. This process requires ATP. Magnesium is essential for ATP function, making it a key nutrient for proper muscle relaxation.Palpitations, arrhythmias, muscle tension, headaches, teeth grinding, and eye twitching are common symptoms in people who are low in magnesium.Calcium channel blockers mimic some of the effects of magnesium, as do certain medications used for Alzheimer’s disease.Vitamin K2 is important for keeping calcium out of soft tissues and directing it where it belongs, but it also depends on magnesium to function properly. Your body’s pH can also influence how effectively magnesium works.Instead of focusing on calcium supplements, prioritize magnesium. Magnesium glycinate is one of the most absorbable forms and is often preferred for supporting healthy magnesium levels.Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:Dr. Berg, age 61, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.*Dr. Eric Berg, DC, is not AI-generated. AI-enhanced elements may be used in this video for production purposes only

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