The Benefits of Magnesium

Benefits of Magnesium

• Enzymes need magnesium to function
• Helps alleviate Restless Leg Syndrome
• Reduces muscle cramps
• Improves heart irregularity
• Beneficial for intestinal irregularity
• Aids in prevention of tooth decay
• May help lower high blood pressure

What is Magnesium?

Magnesium is a silvery metallic element that is an essential mineral required by the body for normal, healthy functioning. It plays an important role in the transmission of nerve pulses, blood clotting, the production of insulin and other body functions.

Magnesium Deficiency

What impact on your health can a magnesium deficiency have?

• Altered immune response
• Increased inflammation
• Oxidative stress
• May negatively effective insulin function in the body
• Chronic fatigue
• Depression
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Kidney stones
• Osteoporosis

Foods Containing Magnesium

Listed below are some of the common foods that contain magnesium:

• Spinach and all green leafy vegetables.(the center of the chlorophyll molecule contains magnesium)
• Seeds (sunflower and pumpkin)
• Nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews)
• Wheat bran and wheat germ
• Whole grains (barley, buckwheat and oats)
• Sourdough bread (provides increased absorption of minerals)
• Beans (soy, black, white and navy)
• Cocoa
• Tomato paste

Magnesium Research

Many of the conclusions reached as a result of current magnesium supplement research have been positive. The researchers almost invariably comment in their reports that additional studies needs to be done. We concur with this conclusion. We welcome additional scientific research on the benefits of magnesium and other natural health supplements.

We have prepared for our readers a summary of some of the current scientific research that has been completed on magnesium. To review these summaries, please click on the link below;

Our Recommendation

There are many magnesium supplements on the market. We recommend Mineralife's liquid magnesium supplement. This product uses angstrom sized magnesium particles that are quickly attached to the lining of the small intestine.

This world class supplement also contains an additional 72 naturally occurring and trace minerals. All these minerals are placed in specially formulated magnetic water for rapid absorption by the body.

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