Magnesium

/Magnesium oxide/

Introduction

Magnesium is an important mineral that the body needs to perform a wide range of functions. It is necessary for a healthy bone structure, the functioning of the muscular and nervous systems, and energy metabolism in the body. Additionally, magnesium may play a role in regulating blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease.

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Function

Magnesium plays an important role in the body's functions and is necessary for a number of biochemical reactions. It is involved in more than 300 enzymes and is critical for the synthesis of proteins, DNA, and RNA. Magnesium also helps regulate the function of the nervous system and muscle contractions. In addition, magnesium plays a role in regulating blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease. Magnesium may also help improve sleep quality.

How much Magnesium should you eat in a day?

The recommended daily amount of magnesium varies depending on gender.

Women: 280 mg/day
Men: 350 mg/day

Vulnerable groups of Magnesium deficiency

People at higher risk for magnesium deficiency may include:

Individuals with chronic intestinal diseases
Individuals with alcohol abuse

Signs of Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency can lead to a range of symptoms such as:

Muscle cramps
Fatigue
Irritability
Sleep problems
Headaches
Nausea

Prolonged magnesium deficiency can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Makes you sleep tight, so you wont get as crusty as the earth

Magnesium is the eighth most common element in the Earth's crust and the fourth most common mineral in the body. It was discovered in 1755 by the English chemist Joseph Black, and its name comes from Magnesia, a region in Greece where it was first discovered.

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Magnesium

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Makes you sleep tight, so you wont get as crusty as the earth

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Vitamin A

/Retinylacetat/

B1

/Thiamin/

B2

/Riboflavin/

B3

/Niacin/

B5

/Pantothenic acid/

B6

/Pyridoxine/

B7

/Biotin/

B9

/Folsyre/

B12

/Cobalamin/

Vitamin C

/L-ascorbic acid/

Vitamin D

/Calciferol/

Vitamin E

/Tocopherol/

Vitamin K

/Menaquinone-7/

Calcium

/Calcium carbonate/

Cobber

/Cuprigluconat/

Iron

/Ferrobisglycinat/

Iodine

/Potassium iodides/

Magnesium

/Magnesium oxide/

Selenium

/Selenomethionine/

Zinc

/Zinc citrate/

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