India, Nov. 17 -- Do you often yawn and stretch your body in the morning, only to have your calf muscle cramp up horribly? Or do your eyes twitch out of nowhere? When you fall behind on the adequate nutritional intake of certain minerals, your body lets you know with certain subtle signals.

Magnesium is one such mineral, a micronutrient your body needs in small amounts. It may not be required in large quantities like your protein or carbs, but it is still very vital for several physical functions.ALSO READ: Cardiologist shares unexpected effects of magnesium on heart health and sleep; warns 'choosing right dosage is key'

Mukta Agarwal, senior nutritionist, INLIFE Healthcare, shared with HT Lifestyle that many people fail to meet daily d...