BEST FOOD SOURCES.
Dark Green Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, Squash, Pumpkins, Fish, Lentils, Soya Beans, Brown Rice, Avocados, Figs, Bananas, Dark Chocolate, Unmilled Grains,
EFFECTS ON BODY.
Helps burn fat and produce energy. Keep Cholesterol levels under control. Help prevent formation of Calcium deposits and kidney and gall-stones. Aids fighting depression. Promotes a healthier cardiovascular system. Helps keep teeth healthier. Combined with Calcium can work as a natural tranquilizer. Essential for effective nerve and muscle functioning. Important for converting blood sugar into energy. Alcohol and the use of Diuretics destroy or diminish Magnesium in the body.
DAILY REQUIREMENTS.
Adults need 250-500 milligrams mg. Nursing mothers between 300-350 milligrams mg.
DEFICIECY
Because Magnesium triggers the enzymes that use Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 a deficiency of Mineral can cause symptoms associated with Vitamin B insufficiency such as convulsions.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS.
Necessary for the metabolisation of Calcium and Vitamin C; also Phosphorous, Potassium and Sodium. The average human body contains about 21 grams of Magnesium.
CHEMICAL SYMBOL FOR MAGNESIUM – Mg.