India, Dec. 21 -- Magnesium deficiency, medically known as hypomagnesemia, often develops quietly and goes unnoticed. One of its earliest and most common signs is eye twitching, a symptom that many people ignore or attribute to stress or fatigue. So, how is magnesium linked to eye twitching?

Magnesium plays a crucial role in calming nerve activity and relaxing muscles. When levels drop, nerves can become overstimulated, leading to involuntary eyelid muscle spasms. Factors such as stress, lack of sleep, caffeine intake, and dry eyes may worsen the condition.

According to the National Library of Medicine, long-term and severe magnesium deficiency has also been associated with nystagmus, a condition marked by involuntary eye movements.

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