Why Kids (and Everyone) Need Magnesium

Why Kids (and Everyone) Need Magnesium
Research has linked magnesium deficiency with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Santi Vedrí/Unsplash
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Parents have a challenging job ensuring their kids get enough essential nutrients from foods.

Part of the challenge involves knowing enough about various vitamins, minerals, and how they work together. Magnesium, for example, works closely with calcium. Here’s why kids need it.

Magnesium for Mental Health

First of all, kids who don’t consume enough magnesium experience the same symptoms as adults: muscle twitches, muscle spasms, constipation, trouble sleeping, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and irritability. These unpleasant symptoms can make it difficult for children to learn, play, and engage in everyday activities.
Andrea Donsky
Andrea Donsky
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Andrea Donsky, who holds a bachelor of commerce, is an international TV health expert, best selling author, and founder of NaturallySavvy.com—a recipient of Healthline’s Best Healthy Living Blogs for 2019. This article was originally published on NaturallySavvy.com
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