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6 Benefits Of Magnesium For PCOS

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6 Benefits Of Magnesium For PCOS

According to a study by Gynecology Endocrinology, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are 19 times more likely to have a magnesium deficiency.

There are a number of reasons why magnesium deficiency is so common among women with PCOS.

But it’s likely to be due to some combination between poor soil concentrations of magnesium that lead to magnesium deficient foods, stress, lack of fruits and vegetables, certain medications such as birth control, and insulin resistance.

Benefits Of Magnesium For PCOS

What Is Magnesium?

It is naturally present in many foods, added to other food products, available as a dietary supplement, and present in some medicines.

Its importance is demonstrated through its involvement as a cofactor in more than 600 enzyme systems that regulate important reactions in the body.

Notable reactions with which it is involved include:

• Blood glucose control
• Blood pressure regulation
• Creating proteins from amino acids (protein synthesis); essential for muscle development
• Regulating neurotransmitters (brain chemicals — responsible for your mood)
• Converting food into energy (cellular energy production).

All of the above reactions contribute to the health of your brain and body, which makes magnesium an essential mineral; especially for those who have PCOS and are likely to have a deficiency.

Magnesium, then, is a core staple supplement for women with PCOS.

However, it is not merely because of its involvement in reactions within your body.

It’s also because of its ability to help a range of PCOS symptoms, some of which are seen as almost unbearable.

Without further ado, let’s explore why you should consider supplementing with magnesium.

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