# The Magnesium Deficiency Epidemic: Why Women Struggle with Fatigue, Anxiety, Blood Sugar & Hormones Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/the-magnesium-deficiency-epidemic-why-women-struggle-with-fatigue-anxiety-blood-sugar-hormones Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/the-magnesium-deficiency-epidemic-why-women-struggle-with-fatigue-anxiety-blood-sugar-hormones.md Podcast: [The BeingBrigid Show: Top Science-Backed Women’s Health Podcast for Hormones, Inflammation, Gut Health & More](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707) Published: 2026-05-26T04:15:00+00:00 Episode link: https://beingbrigid.com/podcast Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b058f04a-7ae1-4c35-ad59-82950da490b3.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/episodes/the-magnesium-deficiency-epidemic-why-women-struggle-with-fatigue-anxiety-blood-sugar-hormones Duration seconds: 2565 ## Resource Feeling exhausted, anxious, constipated, wired at night, or dealing with muscle cramps—and wondering if your body is trying to tell you something? In this episode of The BeingBrigid Show, Brigid takes a deep dive into one of the most important—and most overlooked—minerals in women’s nutrition: magnesium. From improving sleep and supporting hormone health to blood sugar balance, nervous system regulation, metabolic health, and eating for longevity, magnesium plays a role in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Brigid breaks down the most common signs of magnesium deficiency, the best magnesium-rich foods, how to choose the right supplement form, and what the latest research says about magnesium for stress, blood pressure, pre-diabetes, cognition, inflammation, and more. What You’ll Learn In This Episode: The most common symptoms of magnesium deficiency Why magnesium is critical for energy production and nervous system regulation How magnesium supports blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity The connection between magnesium, sleep, anxiety, and hormone health Best food sources of magnesium for holistic nutrition Why magnesium needs increase during stress, perimenopause, and intense exercise The truth about magnesium testing and why serum levels can be misleading Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Magnesium and Its Importance 03:07 Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency 05:48 Causes of Magnesium Deficiency 08:56 Recommended Daily Intake of Magnesium 12:06 Food Sources of Magnesium 14:47 Forms of Magnesium Supplements 18:02 Research on Magnesium and Health Benefits 24:01 Magnesium for Mental Health and Cognitive Function 30:02 Conclusion and Membership Announcement Resources & Links: + Watch the full episode on YouTube + Join The Being Collective + Brigid’s Webs… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/episodes/the-magnesium-deficiency-epidemic-why-women-struggle-with-fatigue-anxiety-blood-sugar-hormones/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beingbrigid-show-top-science-backed-women-s-health-podcast-for-hormones-inflammation-gut-health-more-7474707/the-magnesium-deficiency-epidemic-why-women-struggle-with-fatigue-anxiety-blood-sugar-hormones.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.