Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms
A magnesium deficiency may cause loss of appetite and nausea.
Early signs of magnesium deficiency may include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- fatigue
- weakness
As the deficiency progresses, people may experience:
- lower calcium levels in the blood, known as hypocalcemia
- lower potassium levels in the blood called hypokalemia
- numbness and tingling in the extremities
- cramps and muscle contractions
- seizures
- personality changes
- abnormal heart rhythms
- coronary spasms
Prolonged magnesium deficiency can have an adverse impact on a person’s long-term health and increase the risk of chronic diseases, including:
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- type 2 diabetes
- osteoporosis [3]