Stress is something that affects everyone at some point, and it’s completely normal to feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. Whether you’re a new parent, starting a new job, or simply dealing with personal issues, stress can be overwhelming. But did you know that stress can also impact your physical and mental health by depleting critical nutrients that your body needs to function at its best?
Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with higher risks of everything from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer to mood disorders and even dementia.
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Magnesium is considered the “anti-stress mineral” It is also a natural tranquilliser. More than 300 chemical reactions inside your body depend on it, from regulating muscle and nerve function to making protein, bone, and DNA. Your body can store magnesium, and our skeleton is the largest reservoir we have, but your body doesn’t make magnesium on its own. Ideally, we will get enough from our diet, but since most of our food grow in magnesium-deficient soil resulting in weak plant growth, Magnesium deficiency is common.
Zinc is a fantastic mineral involved in almost every process if not all, the process in your body, from hormonal production and immune system to DNA synthesis and cell division. Because your body doesn’t have a way to make or store zinc, you need to get enough in your diet each day.