Magnesium May Help Your Arthritis

Foods high in magnesium include leafy greens, legumes, seeds, squash, nuts, and whole grains. Megan Betteridge/Shutterstock

For individuals who are suffering from arthritis, some relief may come in the form of a common mineral that is deficient in far too many people—magnesium. Anywhere from half to as many as 80 percent of Americans don’t get enough of this essential nutrient.

Since magnesium is intimately involved with more than 700 enzyme processes in the body, suffering low levels could have a significant impact on your health.