Nutrients..my next goal is Zinc n Magnesium

@joyfulUs2825

Great job to you on trying to incorporate these things into your healthy living plan. As you continue to add these to your routine be sure to keep us updated & posted on how things are going and how you are doing with these additions! 

@joyfulUs2825

First off, BIG congratulations to you for adding all these nutrients into your diet! Good for you!

Second, I googled Selenium to see what its benefits were and found out that it’s a micronutrient that helps the immune system function properly, stimulates white blood cells, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, through the antioxidant properties it has it lowers the risk of cancer, helps regulate thyroid function (so anyone who has risk of cancer and/or problems with their thyroid function should start addySelenium to their daily diet right away), may be essential for sperm production, protects cells from damage caused by free radicals, may protect brain cells from damage over time, is a trace mineral that helps with hair growth, nail health, and supports healthy hair follicles, the reducing of inflammation and oxidative stress which are linked to heart disease means it’ll help lower the chances of having it, prevents plaque buildup and damage to arteries, may help reduce symptoms of asthma especially in people who have chronic asthma

The benefits of Zinc:

For Men - Increases testosterone levels, boosts your immune system, supports prostate health which is important as this also lowers the risk of getting prostate cancer, improves libido, improves the strength of muscles, increases exercise endurance, grows and repairs cells, maintains healthy hair growth, promotes fertility

For Women - helps produce immune system cells and fights infections, helps wounds heal by supporting skin health, is involved in the formation of collagen and connective tissues which helps skin, hair, and nails grow, is essential for hormone production, endometrial function, and fertility, protects the oocyte from damage related to oxidative stress, helps with the senses of smell and taste, supports normal growth and development in pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence, helps with thyroid function, protects against UV radiation, may lower cancer and cardiovascular disease risks 

Magnesium is an interesting one bc there’s more than one type of Magnesium and what the benefits are depends on which one or ones you add to your diet. 

However whether that is only for supplements or not is another matter that tbh idk.

But there’s the different types of Magnesium and what they are and/or what they do for you:

Magnesium Citrate - a chelated form of magnesium, well absorbed and can help with digestion

Magnesium Glycinate - combines magnesium with glycine the amino acid, helps with relaxation/sleep

Magnesium Oxide - an inorganic salt of magnesium that is formed by magnesium and oxygen ions. 

Magnesium Malate - a combination of magnesium and malic acid that’s highly absorbable and can help with muscle pain and fibromyalgia 

Magnesium Chloride - a salt that includes chlorine and is well absorbed in the digestive tract

Magnesium Taurate - a complex of magnesium and taurine the amino acid 

Magnesium L-Threonate - a magnesium type that’s considered to be one of the most bio available and readily absorbed forms for human consumption 

Magnesium Sulfate - also known as Epsom salt, this type is made from magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen

The best type or types of Magnesium for you (and anyone else who is reading this) depends on your health goals and how each of them affects you and your body.

Hope this helps you and everyone else. I’m proud of you! Best of luck to you with this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️