{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Balancing Hormones Naturally","title":"Pregnant or Just Had a Baby? You Should be Taking Magnesium","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":795,"description":"If you’re struggling with anxiety, poor sleep, restless legs, blood sugar crashes, muscle tension, or feeling constantly wired and depleted, especially during pregnancy or postpartum, this episode is for you. Magnesium is one of the most overlooked and under-consumed minerals for women, yet it’s involved in hundreds of critical processes in the body. And here’s the kicker: most women are deficient without ever being told. In this episode, I’m breaking down why magnesium matters so much, how to choose the right form, and why lab work often misses the real problem.In this episode I’m sharing:Why over 78% of women are magnesium deficient, and why pregnancy and postpartum increase your needs even moreThe reason blood tests don’t accurately reflect magnesium status How magnesium supports sleep, anxiety, blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, muscle relaxation, and nervous system calmWhy magnesium is essential for using vitamin D, and how deficiencies stack on top of each otherThe difference between magnesium citrate vs. glycinate vs. malate (and why citrate isn’t my go-to for most women)Why relying on food alone often isn’t enough due to depleted soil and digestive absorption issuesHow potassium-rich foods (avocados, coconut water, nettle tea) help your body use magnesium betterThe role of vitamin B6 and boron in magnesium utilizationWhy supplement quality matters, and what to look for in brands (no fillers, heavy metal testing, arsenic awareness)How to safely think about magnesium during pregnancy and postpartum, including topical options and individualized dosingMagnesium isn’t just a nice-to-have supplement, it’s foundational. When this mineral is low, everything feels harder: sleep, stress, blood sugar, mood, and recovery. This episode will help you understand why magnesium deficiency is so common, how it shows up in everyday symptoms, and how to support your body wisely, especially during seasons of higher demand like pregnancy, postpartum, and chronic...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/86wOr6F_xPdgn7OPf0XXH95ik4VSvdkxX5yC3FNCRRo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZDg5/ZjRlYmM5NDBiZTc4/MDg0MmUyMWY5OTAx/NWQyYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}