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Benefits of Magnesium

Detailed Health Benefits of Magnesium

The single most important benefits of magnesium relate to the interaction between phosphate and magnesium ions. Magnesium ions make the basic nucleic chemistry of all life possible and therefore it is a basic component of life as we know it. More than 300 enzymes use magnesium. Even with how important and basic magnesium is to proper functioning of our bodies studies have shown that only about 1 in 3 Americans meet the minimum daily requirements. Our bodies contain approximately 25 grams of magnesium of which 1% is found outside our cells in fluids, 39% inside various cells, and 60% in our skeletal structure. This essentially means that everywhere you look in our body you’ll find magnesium helping us live.

Green leafy vegetables, coffee, cereal, cocoa, and tea all good sources of dietary magnesium. If you do decide to take a supplement though be aware that magnesium oxide has less bio availability than magnesium citrate. Check your supplement’s ingredients to determine which one you’re taking. Be aware that overdose on magnesium is possible when taking a supplement but you are especially at risk if you suffer from renal (kidney) problems as this is where excess magnesium is filtered from the blood. If your only source of magnesium is from your diet though overdose is practically impossible.

To give an accurate list of all the benefits of magnesium would be quite difficult because of its prevalence in the entire body and essentially to all cell life and functioning. What can be understood by this though is that magnesium deficiency should be avoided at all costs and surely adequate magnesium is essential to maximize your health and wellness in general.