Why you need Magnesium in your Diet?

Magnesium is not commonly discussed in a diet specifically for its purpose and benefits to your body. Magnesium is a mineral usually present in the body. For critically ill patient,  it is very essential in maintaining good blood pressure and heart rhythm.

Nursing responsibility, we should always inform the Physician for its abnormal result. Patient monitoring and proper dosage and correction of this electrolyte should be followed along with the Doctor's order.

Normal magnesium level is 0.8mmol/L. For patients with heart problems, it should have a level of 1mmol/L. Patients in ICU, if magnesium level is low, it should be corrected as soon as possible to avoid complications according to Doctor's order/prescription. 

Why do we need to maintain its normal level?

Decreased in magnesium level or hypomagnesemia will result in having insomnia or inability to sleep, mental disturbances, irritability, anxiety and depression, muscle spasms, noise intolerance and increased level of stress.

Foods with high magnesium contents are  bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruits, fishes, beans, nuts, seeds, avocado, yogurt, dark chocolate and whole grains.

Enough amount of magnesium containing foods in a diet is a great way to maintain a healthy body.
Excessive or too much magnesium consumption might cause diarrhea since body will eliminate excessive magnesium.

If you have symptoms that might represents low magnesium level in the body, seek for Doctor's advice for treatment.