Magnesium for Kids

As parents of picky-eaters can attest: children may consume a lot of calories, but their diets typically lack a wide variety of foods.  Parents may not be aware that their children’s diets typically do not meet all of their micronutrient needs as a result. 

Magnesium for kids might be recommended.  In fact, the standard western diet does not meet the RDA (recommended daily allowance) for magnesium.

A recent article published in the Open Heart, BMJ Journal stated: “A typical Western diet may provide enough magnesium to avoid frank magnesium deficiency, but it is unlikely to maintain high-normal magnesium levels and provide optimal risk reduction from coronary artery disease and osteoporosis… Various studies have shown that at least 300 mg magnesium must be supplemented to establish significantly increased serum magnesium concentrations….”

In short: most people need the addition of a daily magnesium supplement to lower their risk of developing numerous chronic diseases.  When it comes to children – whose bodies are growing, developing and paving new neurological pathways everyday – magnesium is an especially important part of overall health and wellbeing. 

Magnesium Is Essential For Kids

Many parents know magnesium can offer sleep support for their kids, due to its calming effects on the nervous system. Studies have shown magnesium binds to and activates GABA receptors, which helps to reduce anxiety and decrease the breakdown of GABA in the brain,  thus leading to more stable GABA levels and better overall sleep.

But magnesium for kids is essential for many functions beyond sleep!

Magnesium deficiency is one of the more common deficiencies seen in children and can lead to many physical and mental health concerns. We've highlighted a few below:

•  ADHD and magnesium: Magnesium deficiency is common in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,  and magnesium supplementation is shown to significantly improve both attention span and hyperactivity.
• Skin health and magnesium: Serum magnesium and erythrocyte zinc levels have been shown to be lower in children with eczema.
• Diabetes and magnesium: Children with type 1 diabetes have an intracellular magnesium deficiency. Higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with lower fasting insulin concentrations and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adults and obese children.
• Migraine headache and magnesium: Oral magnesium may help prevent migraines in some children.

 

Is Magnesium Safe for Children?

Yes, absolutely! 

If your clients mention signs that show their child may have low magnesium levels, or if they struggle to get their children to eat magnesium-rich foods (dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes, etc.), a high-quality magnesium supplement is a good idea.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue and weakness. Extreme magnesium deficiency can cause numbness, tingling, muscle cramps, seizures, personality changes, and an abnormal heart rhythm.

 

Best Children’s Magnesium 

MAG365 Kids is our same multi award-winning ionic magnesium citrate powder, but with a health-boosting side of  zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 ⁠— a winning combination for immune health, quality sleep, bone health and more!

 

The Recommended Daily Allowance of Magnesium for Children

Wondering what the RDA of magnesium is for children? You can find it on the website by clicking here on our Magnesium for Kids

 

If you have any questions about magnesium supplementation for children ⁠— or our MAG365 Kids formula ⁠— please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your continued support and we want you to feel equally supported.

 Warm regards,

 Meaghan and the ITL Health team