25/08/2025
Magnesium and the Vagus Nerve!
The vagus nerve is the 10th cranial nerve, extending from the brain through the cervical spine, heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal system. It is the control center of the parasympathetic nervous system, which activates our rest and digest state — the state from which we achieve optimal health and wellbeing.
The vagus nerve is responsible for transmitting instructions from our brain to many organs in the body, including the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines. We often think of our brain as the control center of the body, but the gut, for example, has just as much input on how the body responds to certain stimuli (like food).
For example, if the gut is inflamed, the vagus nerve can sense and communicate that information to the brain (sometimes resulting in symptoms like brain fog).
The vagus is very sensitive to stress, and long periods of physical, mental, or emotional stress will very likely impact its function.
That’s where magnesium comes in, indirectly supporting the vagus nerve it aids the body in relaxing by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
Magnesium plays a part in regulating melatonin - the hormone responsible for making you feel sleepy and overall helps bring a sense of calm.
This is another reason why I recommend my Magesium products I sell.....
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