Magnesium Deficiency: A Hidden Driver of Modern Health Problems Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the human body—yet it is also one of the most commonly underconsumed. Data from the United States Department of Agriculture and other population surveys consistently show that a large percentage of Americans fail to meet recommended magnesium intake. This widespread shortfall has serious implications, as magnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions essential to normal physiology. Low magnesium status has been associated with many chronic and degenerative conditions that are increasingly common today. “But I Eat Healthy—How Could I Be Deficient?” Magnesium is naturally found in plant foods such as: Leafy green vegetables Nuts and seeds Whole grains and legumes Many people reasonably assume that if they eat these foods, deficiency isn’t possible. Unfortunately, several modern factors have dramatically reduced magnesium avail…