Why Proper Intake Of Magnesium Is A Must For Weight Loss

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By Dietician Avni Kaul — Gold Medalist, M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi | Founder, Nutri Activania

Vitamins and minerals are vital for your body to work properly. Every nutrient you avail either from plant or animal-based food products has a defined role to play in keeping your body healthy and fit.

Nutritionist Avni Kaul says just the way calcium is required for bones, iron assists in the production of red blood cells and others. Just like every other mineral, magnesium is important for nearly 300 enzyme systems in the body. It assists to regulate the blood sugar level, reduces blood pressure and is even needed for your heart, muscles, and kidneys.

But you may not know that magnesium also has an essential role to play when trying to reduce weight. Proper intake of magnesium, along with a healthy diet and good workout session can assist one to shed weight quickly. Here are some of the reasons shared by Nutritionist for Weight Loss and Dietician Avni Kaul that states why one should take magnesium when trying to reduce weight.

Lowers Stress And Improves The Quality Of Sleep

You all know that lack of sleep and stress can hamper your weight loss process. So, when you are a way to lose weight it is vital to control both the things. By taking a proper amount of magnesium daily will help relieve stress and anxiety. It will calm your mind and you will be able to have some quality sleep at night. Magnesium is also known as the natural mood booster.

It Helps To Counter Inflammation

Workout and muscle soreness act in tandem. If you are trying to reduce weight, you will have to do an intense workout and when you do it you will feel muscle soreness. Magnesium helps in decreasing inflammation in the body. The muscle recovery process will be a lot faster and you will not have to miss your workout because of the soreness of muscles or pain.

Improves Performance

To shed weight, it is essential to shed some amount of sweat in the while working out, without it, this is impossible to get into shape. Magnesium plays an important role in muscle contraction and improves your performance, as a result, one can work out for a longer duration of time without getting fatigued. This will aid you to burn more calories in a shorter span of time.

How To Get Magnesium In Your Daily Diet

Usually, magnesium deficiencies are quite rare. The regular requirements of magnesium are met by the food you take. But still, if you need to increases your magnesium consumption then include these foods in your diet such as banana, beans, yogurt, and whole grains.

Important Disclaimer & Medical Policy

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or dietary advice. Please consult Dietician Avni Kaul or a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet or nutrition plan.

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Avni Kaul: Dietician & Nutritionist in Delhi NCR

About the Author: Dietician Avni Kaul

Avni Kaul is a Gold Medalist nutritionist holding a Master's degree in Food and Nutrition from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. With 12+ years of clinical experience and 15,000+ clients, she is the founder of Nutri Activania — Delhi's leading dietitian practice. She specialises in weight management, PCOS, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and pregnancy nutrition.

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