A variety of factors could cause magnesium deficiency:

• Caffeine	• Lack of dietary magnesium
• Dieting	• Certain medications
• Excess sugar	• Old age
• Prolonged stress	• Sever diarrhoea or laxative abuse
• Excessive alcohol intake	• Intensive exercise
• Certain diseases, such as kidney problems

In women, it can be further depleted by:

• Oral contraceptives
• Pregnancy, as the foetus has a high need for magnesium
• Excessive lactation
• Pre-and post menopause

The symptoms of a magnesium deficiency are, however, easy to spot:

• Stress	• Muscle Cramps
• Weakness	• Insomnia
• Fatigue	• Irritability
• Nervousness	• Mood swings
• Poor memory	• Heart palpitations

Magnesium supplementation is strongly recommended for:

• Women
• Men
• Young people
• Women with PMS
• Pregnant women
• Mothers
• Women in high-pressure jobs
• Menopausal women
• Sportswomen
• Men in high-pressure jobs
• Sportsmen

Males and females between the ages of 12 and 19 that are:
• Under pressure
• Participating in sport

And:
• Diabetics
• Osteoporosis patients
• Cardiovascular disease patients
• Alcoholics