Magnesium is a mineral that is required for many chemical reactions in the body. As a key player in energy metabolism, brain cell communication, and immune function, it is important to make sure you are getting enough magnesium every day to avoid any problems in these areas (and many more). Interestingly, about 99% of the magnesium in your body is typically found in bones, non-muscular soft tissues, and muscle, but the majority of this mineral is located within parts of your bones.

I saw an ad on my phone while playing Spider Solitaire, showing a nifty ‘nice cream’ maker. A hand put bananas and strawberries into a chute, and out came a delicious-looking pink dessert. The sales copy said something like, “Do you like ice cream but don’t want all the sugar and carbs? Are you kidding me? Do they think we don’t know that bananas and strawberries are FULL of sugar and carbs?

Sometimes we just need a bit of a mental boost to get through our daily projects in and outside of work. Other days, you may want to try and combat awful brain fog that bogs you down and prevents you from becoming motivated and thinking clearly. Fortunately, nootropic compounds appear to be the saving grace when it comes to sharpening our mental abilities.