(NaturalPath) In the United States, it is suggested that roughly 75% of people are below, or significantly below the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium intake. There are many things that can deplete our magnesium stores independent of what we consume in our diet. For example, carbonated beverages contain phosphates that bind to magnesium and promote its excretion, as well as prevent us from absorbing magnesium in what we consume. Other beverages and foods, such as coffee, tea, pastries, and alcohol, also reduce magnesium levels in the body. Stress is another culprit that lowers magnesium levels, as the stress response in the body consumes magnesium. Too much stress, or experiencing stress on a daily basis, means that the body’s magnesium demands will be much higher. Furthermore, many medications and some supplements, such as calcium, can lower magnesium levels. There are multitudes of reasons why many North Americans are magnesium deficient.
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