The #1 Deficiency Behind Insomnia, Anxiety & Hormone Imbalance in Women | Magnesium Explained

Could your fatigue, anxiety, muscle cramps, poor sleep, constipation, or blood sugar struggles actually be tied to magnesium deficiency? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid takes a deep dive into magnesium—one of the most important minerals for women’s health, hormone balance, nervous system regulation, metabolic health, and energy production. You’ll learn the most common signs of magnesium deficiency, the best food sources of magnesium, how to choose the right magnesium supplement, and what current research says about magnesium for sleep, blood sugar, stress, cognition, cardiovascular health, inflammation, and longevity. Whether you’re focused on holistic nutrition, hormone health, improving energy, perimenopause support, gut health, or functional nutrition strategies for long-term wellness, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed insights. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: Signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency How magnesium supports blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity Magnesium for stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation Best magnesium-rich foods Magnesium and hormone health during perimenopause and menopause Research on magnesium for sleep, cognition, blood pressure, and metabolic health Why magnesium testing can be misleading Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Magnesium and Its Importance 03:07 Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency 05:48 Causes of Magnesium Deficiency 08:56 Recommended Daily Intake of Magnesium 12:06 Food Sources of Magnesium 14:47 Forms of Magnesium Supplements 18:02 Research on Magnesium and Health Benefits 24:01 Magnesium for Mental Health and Cognitive Function 30:02 Conclusion and Membership Announcement Resources & Links: Join The Being Collective - https://beingbrigid.com/the-being-col... Brigid’s Website - https://beingbrigid.com Brigid’s Instagram -   / beingbrigid   ❤️ Don’t forget to subscribe + hit the bell for weekly episodes on functional nutrition, hormonal health, and science-backed strategies for thriving at every age. #Magnesium #FunctionalNutrition #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #BloodSugar #FoodIsMedicine #HolisticNutrition #Perimenopause #AntiInflammatory #GutHealth #RegisteredDietitian #FunctionalMedicine