Magnesium is everywhere in the body and a hard little worker. Low grade underconsumption is common in diets lacking whole plant foods. So, if you aren’t tip top but can’t put your finger on why then maybe you should consider whether magnesium might be an issue.

Calcium is undeniably important for bone strength but it’s not the only show in town. How much we need is contested but, in any case very few Australian adults get anywhere the recommendations. Certainly, for women at least, it’s not for want of lifelong pressure to consume more calcium. So, should we try harder? Admit defeat and supplement? Or a bit of both? This one is complex but, by the end, I hope you feel you’ve replaced your chronic low-grade calcium guilt with a plan.