Low-histamine diet: What role does magnesium play?

Magnesium fulfills essential functions in the human body. Accordingly, a deficiency can lead to unwanted symptoms. This blog post informs you about everything you should know regarding the mineral magnesium.

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium is one of the important trace elements and promotes the production of active vitamin D. A magnesium deficiency therefore usually also leads to a vitamin D deficiency. In addition to the digestive enzymes histamine N-methyltransferase (HNMT) and diamine oxidase (DAO), magnesium is involved in histamine regulation. A magnesium deficiency can therefore increase the risk of developing allergies and food intolerances.

If there is a significant magnesium deficiency, inflammation can be promoted, for example in the joints. This can lead to chondrocalcinosis arthropathy, also known as pseudogout. Further symptoms can include:

• Muscle cramps (usually in the calves)
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Migraines
• Insomnia
• Hyperactivity
• Nervous eyelid twitching

• Tingling or a numb feeling in the limbs

Furthermore, a deficiency of magnesium poses an increased risk for type II diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiac arrhythmias, tooth decay, PMS, high blood pressure, impotence, and infertility.

INFO: If you eat a healthy and balanced diet, a magnesium deficiency is extremely rare. However, if you have food intolerances or take diuretics, a deficiency may occur. A whole blood analysis will reveal whether you have a deficiency.

People with an Increased Need for Magnesium

The daily requirement for an adult is at least 350 to 400 mg. However, certain people have an increased need for magnesium. These include:

• People with chronic bowel disease or intestinal fungi who cannot absorb magnesium well.
• People who consume plenty of soft drinks and black tea.
• People who have a very high-protein diet.
• Patients taking certain medications (such as diuretics).
• People exposed to mental and physical stress situations.
• People who sweat heavily and lose minerals as a result.
• Alcoholics, diabetics, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and elderly people.

Magnesium Has Positive Properties

Many positive properties are attributed to this mineral. It

• contributes to a healthy metabolism.
• contributes to an increased energy level.
• contributes to electrolyte balance.
• contributes to a regulated water balance.
• contributes to protein synthesis.
• contributes to bone formation.
• contributes to normal calcium and potassium levels.
• contributes to normal nerve and muscle cell function.
• contributes to normal muscle function, for example in the bronchi, blood vessels, or the walls of the stomach and intestines.

Would you like to supplement your daily magnesium intake easily? Our MagnesiumFit combines three selected magnesium compounds – bisglycinate, gluconate, and malate – and provides 350 mg of magnesium with the daily serving. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and normal functioning of the nervous system, among other things, and helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. Furthermore, MagnesiumFit is suitable for a low-histamine & low-fructose diet, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, and contains no unnecessary additives – ideal for your daily routine.

Which Low-Histamine Foods Contain Magnesium?

Vegetarians and vegans will be particularly pleased, as magnesium is primarily found in plant-based foods. You can meet your needs with the following low-histamine foods:

• Whole grain products
• Magnesium-rich water
• Macadamia nuts
• Pistachios
• Pumpkin seeds
• Oats
• Milk
• Chard
• Broccoli
• Sesame (1)
• Amaranth
• Quinoa
• Couscous
• Poppy seeds

Magnesium: Side Effects of Overdose

In high doses, magnesium can lead to diarrhea. Otherwise, no other side effects are known. When taking dietary supplements, one should place value on quality.

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