Magnesium Keeps The Brain Young

🧠 Want better brain health?

A new study of more than 6000 healthy adults in the United Kingdom found that those who consumed more magnesium had healthier brains.

How much magnesium?

By the age of 55, people who consumed more than 550 mg per day had a brain age approximately one year younger than those who consumed 350 mg.

🤯Wow 🤯

As a functional medicine practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how magnesium keeps the brain young and supports overall health. It’s one of my favorite nutrients because it works as a master regulator in the body, supporting:

• Better sleep quality and regulation
• Balanced blood sugar control
• Optimal metabolism
• Reduced stress response
• Decreased anxiety
• Enhanced nerve function
• Improved muscle recovery

The Food-As-Medicine Approach to Magnesium

Here are some great food sources:

🥬 Green leafy vegetables (like Swiss chard & collards)

🥜 Nuts & Seeds (like pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, almonds, & cashews)

🥣 Whole Grains (like brown rice & quinoa)

🥑 Avocados

🥕 Root Vegetables (like sweet potatoes & beets)

Creating a Brain-Healthy Plate

To optimize your magnesium intake, try building your meals with these principles:

1. Fill half your plate with magnesium-rich greens
2. Add a serving of whole grains
3. Include healthy fats from nuts, seeds, or avocado
4. Consider fermented foods, which can enhance mineral absorption

Supplementation Guidelines

If you don’t eat enough magnesium-rich foods, supplementing is a good option.  Just look for the chelated forms like magnesium citrate or glycinate, which are better absorbed.  And always check with your doctor if you take any medications before supplementing.