Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals of the body, which regulates over 300 enzyme reactions in the body along with ensuring proper functioning of the immune system, muscle and nerve functioning and managing blood pressure. However, consuming certain common foods may lead to depletion of magnesium in the body and lead to magnesium deficiency. Here are a few foods that are secretly leaching out magnesium from the body.
Caffeine
Excessive caffeine intake, typically from coffee, tea, and energy drinks, can lead to increased magnesium excretion through urine.
Phytates and oxalates
Foods with high phytic acid like whole grains, legumes, and nuts and oxalates like spinach, beet greens can bind to magnesium and reduce its absorption in the body leading to deficiency.
Sugar diet
High sugar intake can result in increased magnesium excretion in the urine as the body uses magnesium to metabolize sugar.
Alcohol consumption
Chronic alcohol consumption can impair magnesium absorption in the intestines and increase urinary excretion, leading to magnesium deficiency.
Extremely high-protein diets can increase the excretion of magnesium in urine.
