>From: Mary French >What are natural (food) sources of this mineral? Should I consider a >supplement, or does a paleodiet naturally supply a higher level of >magnesium? What foods should I increase/ adjust. Hi Mary One of he best sources of Magnesium is from pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. I asked a while back if they were paleo and the answer seemed to be assertive as others ate them. Anyway here is a nutritional breakdown of pumkin seeds. As you can see they are also very high in potassium. Pumpkin and/or squash seeds, hulled, roasted Serving: cup Grams: 227.00 Calories (kcal): 1184.94 Protein (gm): 74.84 Fat (gm): 95.64 Carb (gm): 30.49 Fiber (gm): 8.85 Water: 16.12 Saturated Fat (gm): 18.09 Polyunsat Fat (gm): 43.60 Monounsat Fat (gm): 29.74 Cholesterol (mg): 0.00 Alcohol (gm): 0.00 Vitamin A (RE): 86.26 Vitamin A (IU): 862.60 Carotene (mg): 86.26 Vitamin E (mg/IU): 2.27 Vitamin C (mg): 4.09 Thiamin (mg): 0.48 Riboflavin (mg): 0.72 Niacin (mg): 3.95 Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.20 Vitamin B12 (mg): 0.00 Calcium (mg): 97.61 Phosphorus (mg): 2660.44 Magnesium (mg): 1212.18 Iron (mg): 33.91 Zinc (mg): 16.89 Copper (mg): 3.14 Sodium (mg): 1305.25 Potassium (mg): 1829.62