International Women's Day 2026: Post-Childbirth Fatigue? Doctor Reveals 5 Subtle Magnesium Deficiency Signs in New Moms
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New Mothers: Beyond postpartum fatigue, 5 subtle signs of magnesium deficiency
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Moneycontrol•07-03-2026, 10:00
New Mothers: Beyond postpartum fatigue, 5 subtle signs of magnesium deficiency
•New mothers often mistake magnesium deficiency symptoms for normal postpartum fatigue, mood changes, and body aches.
•Dr Lavanya Kiran highlights magnesium's vital role in over 300 biochemical processes, crucial for energy production.
•Subtle signs include excessive fatigue, weakness, headaches, anxiety, muscle cramps, body aches, and sleep issues.
•Nutritional depletion during pregnancy and breastfeeding, coupled with diet and lifestyle factors like processed foods and stress, can lower magnesium levels.
•Early diagnosis and a diet rich in leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are recommended to normalize magnesium levels.
