Feeling Off? Magnesium Could Be the Missing Piece

In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley, practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist, to talk about the essential role magnesium plays in our health.

Magnesium is involved in over 300 vital reactions in the body, but as Gerald explains, many people assume they're getting enough from foods like green leafy vegetables or fruit. In reality, low levels are more common than we think. When this happens, the body may try to maintain balance by drawing magnesium from your bones.

The 300+ vital reactions in the body include:

• Muscle and nerve function
• Blood glucose control
• Blood pressure regulation
• Energy production
• Bone health
• Protein synthesis
• DNA and RNA synthesis
• Heart rhythm regulation

Common signs of low magnesium include night-time leg cramps, eyelid twitches, fatigue or low energy, and even poor quality sleep. Gerald shares how safe and effective magnesium supplements can restore your levels—often within just a day or two—so you can feel better, sleep better, and get back to enjoying life.

He also encourages listeners to seek professional advice to ensure they’re choosing the best option for their individual needs.

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Meet Gerald

Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist.

Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.   

He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia. 

Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society. 

Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.