It’s estimated that up to 75% of the population could be lacking in magnesium. This deficiency not only affects adults but is becoming increasingly common in Kiwi kids. Magnesium deficiency can be caused by several factors, but, in the case of our young ones, the main factor is usually a poor diet due to lack of nutritious food.
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Stress, intensive exercise, and regular consumption of refined sugar and carbohydrates are common factors that deplete the body of magnesium. It’s important to remember that children are also affected by stress and worry, and they often have a diet that is too high in sugar and refined carbs. Magnesium deficiency can be spotted in children displaying a number of behaviours.
Scenario #1: They are grumpy or irritable.
You’re taking the brunt of some less-than-polite tones and accompanying behaviour—and you’re sure it’s not just a sugar-induced tantrum. There’s something particularly concerning about this foul mood. Before banishing anyone to the naughty corner prematurely, perhaps it’s a good time to review the foods that provide magnesium in the diet in order to determine whether or not a supplement is necessary.
Scenario #2: They are up late complaining about cramps.
You awaken to a yelping ‘Muuuuum,’ closely followed by an ‘Ouuuuch’ at an ungodly hour of the night. Did you know that growing pains and cramps could be the result of low magnesium levels?
Scenario #3: They are anxious about school and other things.
There’s something bothering your little ones. Whether it’s their times tables or a weekly project, something’s up. Excessive worry over school, friends, sports activities, and the like could actually be due to a magnesium deficiency. The recommended dietary intake of magnesium for children aged 4 to 8 is 130 mg, and older siblings aged 9 to 13 should have 240 mg each day.
Other signs of deficiency in children include restlessness, teeth grinding, and sensitivity to noise. Muscle tension and twitching, particularly in small muscles such as the eyelid, are also typical symptoms of magnesium deficiency.
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Some of the highest dietary sources of magnesium are from nuts and seeds, particularly almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashew nuts, and pumpkin seeds; however, the minerals in plant seeds—nuts, seeds, beans, and grains—are bound to compounds that prevent the seed from germinating too early. Unfortunately, those compounds also prevent the absorption of the minerals in our body. The Weston A. Price Foundation has tips on how traditional people “detoxified” and prepared these foods. The content of magnesium in fresh produce is affected by the magnesium content of the soil within which it’s grown, and there are also other plant compounds in vegetables that restrict the absorption of magnesium. The most bioavailable sources of magnesium are animal foods, particularly natural animal milk and dairy products, fish, shellfish, red meats, and poultry.
It’s important to monitor magnesium levels, as chronic deficiency can adversely influence healthy growth and lead to conditions of the metabolism, heart, and bone health. If supplementation is required, for kids older than 12 years old, we have Organic Magnesium Ultra, which is a high-strength formula that is free of magnesium oxide. Organic Magnesium Ultra is fast acting and easily absorbed.
If the kids struggle to swallow tablets or are under 12 and don’t need a full 220 mg tablet dose, we have Magnesium Easy-to-Swallow smaller capsules at a 150 mg dose, and for the young ones we have 儿童镁梦助长片, which is also a great-tasting chewable tablet with flexible dosing depending on their age.
常见问题
缺镁对儿童的行为有何影响？
儿童缺镁会导致易怒、情绪波动和焦虑增加。这些行为变化通常归因于镁在调节神经递质和应激反应中的作用，突出了保持足够的镁水平对平衡儿童情绪的重要性。
哪些因素会导致儿童缺镁？
导致儿童缺镁的因素有很多，包括缺乏富含营养食物的不良饮食习惯、过量摄入精制糖和碳水化合物、高度紧张和剧烈运动。这些因素都会消耗镁的含量，因此解决这些因素并确保适当的镁摄入量对儿童的整体健康至关重要。
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