Is Magnesium Right For You?

It’s become almost automatic: if you're stressed, not sleeping, or getting cramps—take magnesium.

But here’s the truth: not everyone is magnesium deficient. In fact, blindly supplementing with magnesium might not only be ineffective, it can also mask the deeper root cause of your symptoms.

Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body—supporting everything from energy production to sleep, hormone regulation, blood sugar balance, and muscle relaxation. But if your body is under constant stress, it may actually be excreting magnesium faster than you can replenish it.

Stress hormones like cortisol signal the body to release magnesium via the kidneys. So even if you’re taking the best quality supplement, it may be going straight through you. And sometimes, it’s not about a deficiency at all—but an imbalance between calcium and magnesium, or interference from heavy metals competing for absorption.

This is why functional testing matters.

Rather than guessing, you can use Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to uncover your unique mineral patterns. This test doesn’t just look at magnesium—it gives insight into the full mineral landscape, including sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc, and heavy metals, all of which impact your energy, mood, metabolism, and hormones.

If you’ve been taking supplements but still feel off, it might be time to stop guessing and start testing. Explore Test Your Fundamentals™ here — a simple at-home HTMA that reveals exactly what your body needs to thrive.

Want to learn more about magnesium, stress, and Lara’s approach to healing? Tune in to Episode #28 of What’s My Body Telling Me?