Magnesium Health Watch

As the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, magnesium is essential to your good health. Approximately half of your total body magnesium is found in your bones and the other half is distributed throughout cells of your body tissues and organs. This critical mineral is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps your heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps your bones strong.
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Magnesium supplements are most commonly taken orally.  It is found in the form of supplement tablets and is sometimes combined with other minerals such as calcium, vitamin D and potassium or in a multivitamin.  Magnesium is also available in powder form or drinks.  Occasionally, it is used in a mouthwash as a treatment for gingivitis. (more…)

There are dozens of food sources containing high levels of magnesium that can be easily integrated into your diet. From fruits and vegetables to grains, you’ll find that eating small portions of these magnesium-rich foods each day will easily satisfy your recommended daily allowance. Magnesium is essential to more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body. It affects critical areas such heart rhythm, blood sugar and metabolism. The importance of magnesium as part of your diet cannot be overemphasized. (more…)