Are you part of the 45% of Americans playing it fast and loose with their magnesium levels? This unsung hero of nutrients has your energy, muscles, nerves, bones, and blood sugar balance riding on its shoulders. But fret not, we have tricks up our sleeves to turn that deficiency frown upside down.

Enter: Dietitian champion Lynne Romancia, MS, RDN, your guide on this nutrient-loaded adventure. She's laying down wisdom bombs on noteworthy nutrient combinations that are music to your magnesium absorption.

Headlining this number is Vitamin D, earning its keep by helping your gut latch onto more magnesium. And what does magnesium do in return? It's a two-way street as it goes on to help your body make use of Vitamin D. Yup, they're basically the Batman and Superman of nutrients, but without any of the overly dramatic brooding.

"Oh, bother! But I'm part of the 42% crowd who's deficient in Vitamin D too," you exclaim? Go snag yourself a vitamin D supplement. You've just hit two health birds with one vitamin stone! But don't stop there.

Protein steps onto the stage next, shimmying your magnesium right into your cells. Struggling with your protein intake? We've all been there. Maybe consider some protein powder action - just watch out for the sugar content.

And oh boy, we're not done. Fiber, with its prebiotic entourage, is strutting its stuff, ready to boost your magnesium levels by up to 25%. If your fiber numbers are running low, whip out your supplement game, especially ones with a fashionable FOS (short for Fructo-Oligosaccharides).

Alongside fiber, meet probiotics. These friendly fellas enhance your gut health, turbocharging nutrient absorption like a well-oiled health machine. Look out for the heartthrobs lactobacillus and bifidobacterium strains, acclaimed for their magnesium support roles.

And now, zapping into our picture, comes zinc - magnesium's right-hand mineral pal. They're a power duo when it comes to body functions. Though be careful! Like a starlet blinded by the paparazzi, too much zinc zaps away magnesium absorption. So, balance those zinc undertones with a bit of magnesium jazz.

Finally, a piece of wisdom from our nutrient oracle, the one and only Dara Ford, PhD, RD. Remember, when jamming it up with magnesium supplements, watch those levels, and keep the beats of your health song in melody.

So strap on your health boots, arm yourself with nutrient wisdom and take a leap. Let's debunk health fads, embrace the scientific, and live the life your magnesium dreams of!