How This Forgotten Mineral Could Solve Your Sleep Problems

Why You're Tired, Anxious, and Nobody Can Tell You Why

Author

Stoy Hall, CFP®
March 26, 2025

Are you staring at the ceiling night after night? Feeling anxious for "no reason"? Doctors telling you everything is "normal" while your body screams otherwise?

You're not crazy. You're probably magnesium deficient.

Nearly 70% of us don't get enough magnesium daily, yet doctors rarely check for it. This hidden deficiency might be wrecking your sleep, cranking up your anxiety, and making your muscles cramp—all while your blood work shows "nothing's wrong."

"Being told you're normal is unbelievably frustrating when you don't feel well." - Natalie Jurado

Let's uncover the truth about this miracle mineral that changed Natalie Jurado's life and could transform yours too.

What Is Magnesium and Why Should You Care?

Magnesium isn't some fancy drug or trend. It's a basic mineral your body desperately needs.

"Magnesium is present in every single one of our trillions of cells. About 700 different reactions in our body depend on magnesium," explains Natalie.

When you don't get enough, those 700 processes break down, causing problems like:

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Anxiety and panic attacks

  • Muscle cramps and twitching

  • Headaches

  • High blood pressure

  • High cholesterol

The worst part? Doctors often miss it completely.

The Medical System Is Failing You

Let's be real: the system isn't set up to find root causes. It manages symptoms.

Natalie knows this firsthand: "I went the traditional route, went to my healthcare practitioner. She was gracious enough to offer me like every test under the sun. I felt like a human pin cushion."

The result? "She looked me straight in the face and said, 'Natalie, there is nothing wrong with you. Your blood work is perfect. You are normal.'"

But Natalie wasn't normal. She was suffering.

"Nobody has a hard time sleeping for no reason. The sleep fairy doesn't sprinkle dust over you and now you can't sleep. There's a root cause to everything." - Natalie Jurado

Natalie's Magnesium Transformation

Desperate for answers, Natalie discovered magnesium through her own research. The results were stunning:

"Within about a week of using it, I went from sleeping two hours a night to sleeping six hours a night, which was huge for me. Now I sleep like eight, nine hours, no problem. My anxiety started going away. I didn't have a panic attack that entire week."

This discovery changed everything. She wondered, "What is this amazing mineral? Why isn't Oprah talking about it? Why aren't we seeing commercials for it?"

Not All Magnesium Is Created Equal

Before you rush to Amazon, know this: there are over 14 different forms of magnesium, and choosing the wrong one wastes your time and money.

"One of the biggest barriers I see to people using magnesium is they're using the wrong type or they're overwhelmed trying to figure out which type is best for them," Natalie shares.

The key difference? What the magnesium is "chelated" to—basically, what partner helps it get into your body.

For example, magnesium glycinate pairs with glycine, which helps with sleep. Different forms work better for different problems.

The Most Important Magnesium Fact You Need to Know

If you learn nothing else, remember this: "Magnesium oxide only absorbs at a rate of 4%, meaning the other 96% is gonna go right through your digestive tract," warns Natalie.

Unfortunately, magnesium oxide is the cheapest and most commonly prescribed form. You could be taking it and getting almost no benefit!

How Much Magnesium Do You Actually Need?

The government says 350-400mg daily is enough. Natalie disagrees.

"The RDA was created to help healthy people stay healthy. If you're already dealing with symptoms, that amount is not gonna be enough to make up for that deficiency."

Plus, it makes no sense that a 120-pound woman and a 400-pound man would need the same amount.

Many functional medicine doctors recommend 5mg per pound of body weight. That means:

  • A 150-pound person would aim for 750mg daily

  • A 200-pound person would aim for 1,000mg daily

Start slowly and work your way up to avoid digestive discomfort.

Stop Accepting "Normal" When You Don't Feel Well

The most powerful takeaway from Natalie's story isn't just about magnesium—it's about taking control of your health.

"You should never, ever accept somebody else's version of normal for you. You get to define that. For me, normal means sleeping eight hours a night and feeling calm throughout the day." - Natalie Jurado

Your body knows when something isn't right. Trust that feeling and keep searching for answers.

Ready to transform your sleep and calm your anxiety? Start with quality magnesium and see what happens in just one week.

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