The Magical Mineral…
Magnesium is a powerhouse and important mineral, playing a role in over 300 enzyme reactions in the human body. Its many functions include helping with muscle and nerve function, regulating blood pressure, and supporting the immune system. Not to mention cellular energy production, protein synthesis, and stabilisation of mitochondrial membranes. Despite its importance, magnesium deficiency is all too common. In 2015, the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated that more than 30% of Australians aged 19 to 30 reported inadequate daily intake of magnesium, with the issue becoming even more pronounced in older age.
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After a long cold dreary winter, we normally have an awakening with warmth and love in the sun and few things feel better than warm sunshine, those longer lazier days, and the relaxed, cheerful, kick-back attitude that comes with summertime. It hasn't been that was for us here in Australia as we went into our 2020 Summer however we are now feeling Summer and it is beauritiful isn't it?
Is it just a mood change, or are there actual, physiological benefits to the sunnier season? Actually, there really is science behind the benefits of summer. Let’s check it out below... |
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