The #1 Mineral for Sleep That 48% of People Lack

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Dr. Josh Axe

Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Christianity

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🗓️ 16 February 2026

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Nearly half of Americans aren’t getting enough magnesium, and most have no idea. The warning signs don’t scream “deficiency”… they look like stress, poor sleep, anxiety, fatigue, or just “getting older.” In this episode, you’ll discover the 10 signs you might be low, the best test to ask for, and exactly which form of magnesium your body actually needs. Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Early Access! Our podcast listeners get every episode early, and you can tune in and be a part of our exclusive listeners below → Spotify Apple Podcast Order my NEW BOOK, The Biblio Diet → https://bit.ly/4oPEP3t Watch my free training on how to naturally balance your blood sugar and reverse your symptoms → DrAxeDiabetesClass.com Discover practical steps you can take today to start healing your thyroid naturally → DrAxeThyroidClass.com If you’re ready to start feeling like yourself again and balance your hormones, take my free class → DrAxeHormoneClass.com Uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! → MyBloodWork.com CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Instagram Facebook TikTok X LinkedIn Website Sign up for my newsletter Ask me a question DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:28.7	48% of Americans aren't getting enough magnesium,
0:32.4	which means if you're listening right now,
0:34.7	there's about a 50% chance this episode is for you. Now, magnesium deficiency
0:40.1	doesn't always show up as one dramatic symptom. It shows up as symptoms that most people assume
0:46.0	are just stress or them getting older. In this episode, you'll learn the 10 warning signs of
0:52.3	magnesium deficiency, how to test for it, which form of magnesium is right for you
0:57.6	because so many people have questions about do I take,
1:00.0	magnesium glycinate, magnesium therillate, magnesium chelite,
1:03.6	I'll answer those questions, and I'll get into three magnesium-rich meals
1:07.8	you can start eating this week.
1:09.8	Welcome to the Dr. Joshak's show.
1:26.3	So listen, we're living in a time in history where we have calorie excess and mineral scarcity.
1:33.3	You know, our food environment is mineral poor and ultra-processed, and that shows up as symptoms in many, many people.
1:41.4	You know, under the Maha movement, this is finally being said out loud.
1:45.8	At a Maha Commission statement in September 2025, they framed nutrient deficiency as a downstream
1:52.8	effect of the food environment, which has become an ultra-processed displacement of nutrient-dense
1:59.1	foods.
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