Magnesium is an important mineral needed by every organ in the body (especially the heart, muscles, and kidneys) but research is showing that magnesium may also support lung function. There has been significant research to tie low levels of magnesium to increased symptoms as well as a higher risk of dysfunction. Studies have shown that upping magnesium levels can be extremely beneficial, supporting the lungs’ ability to move air in and out. The body requires higher levels of magnesium to support symptoms.
Food sources of magnesium for lung function
Although there are high levels of magnesium in nuts, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables, it is very difficult for our digestion to extract it from plant sources, as the magnesium and other minerals are bound tightly to things like phytic acid. Fruits like bananas, avocados, dates, raisins, berries, pineapples, and papayas are the best plant food sources, but the bioavailability is not perfect.
Of the highly bioavailable, animal food sources, dairy products, if tolerated are great – try to source raw and unprocessed milk from a farm so that you can make your own. Animal meats and sea food, especially fatty fish and shellfish, have good amounts. Bone broth is a good source if it is cooked for at least 24 hours with apple cider vinegar added and coconut water contains a good amount of magnesium.
Magnesium insufficiency
Certain health conditions can also lower magnesium levels as well as excessive sweating, loose stools, and prolonged stress. High consumption of coffee, soda, refined salt, sugar, and alcohol can also lower magnesium levels. Sugar, especially, demands a high turnover of magnesium in order to process it. Typical symptoms of magnesium deficiency levels are varied but can include worry, restless muscles, irritability, palpitations, blood flow issues, tense and weak muscles, breathing issues, and poor sleep habits.
Here’s what magnesium can do for lung function:
Calcium and magnesium work in concert in many areas. They must be in balance to support relaxed breathing. Your body requires adequate levels of magnesium to utilise vitamin D properly. Vitamin D is essential to support lung and immune health. Magnesium can also support a healthy immune response in the case of environmental triggers. Magnesium is not the only consideration when lung function require support – there may be food sensitivities or metabolic issues, certain nutrients may be insufficient in the diet, stress plays a massive role, and environment is crucial – but it is a big part of it.
Which supplemental Magnesium might help?
Good Health Magnesium Sustained Release This is an everyday, high strength magnesium, which supports quality sleep and soothes nervous tension and stress. This is a unique product, specifically designed to slowly release magnesium in your body over approximately 8 hours, allowing your body to properly absorb and utilise magnesium as it needs it. It contains Magnesium Oxide and Aquamin Mg marine-sourced magnesium, derived from seawater, that also contains 72 additional trace minerals. Plus added Vitamin B6 and Vitamin D3 to support the absorption of the slow released magnesium. An easy, one tablet a day.
Good Health Magnesium Easy-to-swallow This is an everyday, low strength magnesium which is easy on digestion and therefore less likely to cause tummy upsets. A small size, vege capsule which is easy to swallow, suitable for teenagers through to the elderly. 150mg elemental magnesium per capsule is a good maintenance dose for nervous system, muscle, and sleep support. Magnesium is utilized in over 350 metabolic processes in the body so is an essential nutrient to have daily. Contains Aquamin Mg marine-sourced magnesium, derived from seawater, that also contains 72 additional trace minerals. 
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