Cacao is a top source of magnesium

Good news: cacao is one of the best sources of magnesium! A ceremonial cup of Wild Child Cacao contains 50% of the recommended daily dose!

Do you reconize that calming, soothing feeling cacao gives you? Well, this might has to do with the effect of magnesium!

THE EFFECT OF MAGNESIUM IN CACAO
Magnesium has a calming, relaxing effect on the body, especially the muscles. Researchers have found that a daily intake of magnesium is beneficial for people with mental and physical stress. It can prevent restlessness, irritability, and even depression!

DAILY RECOMMENDED DOSE OF MAGNESIUM
The recommended daily dose of magnesium is 350 for men and 300mg for women. A ceremonial dose of 40-45 gr
ams (we call it ‘ceremonial tiger’) contains 159,75 mg of magnesium! Which is 50 of your daily recommened dose of magnesium!

Other high sources of magnesium are nuts, avocados and greens high in chlorophyll like spinach.

The list of the benefits and effects of magnesium on the body is huge! The mineral is essential to the body and supports hundreds of chemical responses. A deficiency of it can have an effect on mental health, heart, bones and muscles.

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5 BENEFITS OF MAGNESIUM


1.) The mineral is essential for learning and memory. Low magnesium levels are linked to neurological diseases like migraine and depression.

2.) Magnesium helps regulate blood sugar and improves diabetes control.

3.) Studies found that people taking magnesium sleep more deep and delicious. No more insomnia.

4.) Magnesium supports bone strength and bone density.

5. Studies found magnesium helps protect the heart against heart- failure., arterial calcification and hypertation.

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