Why Magnesium is Important

Why Magnesium is Important

Magnesium is an essential mineral which is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in our body.  Every cell in our body needs magnesium to function correctly. It is a co-factor which ensures that biochemical reactions are constantly performed by enzymes.

One of magnesium’s primary functions is the assist the body in absorbing calcium which is vital for our continued wellbeing.

  • Muscle Movement – Magnesium is essential for muscle relaxation. If the body is deficient in magnesium, we are likely to experience tightness and spasms in our joints and muscles.  Magnesium helps prevent our muscles from calcifying by assisting in the absorption of calcium.
  • Heart - Magnesium plays an important role in cardiovascular health.  It’s responsible for maintaining a regular heartbeat and normalising our blood pressure.  Magnesium carries electrolytes, such as calcium and potassium, into cells in the heart, thus allowing it to contract regularly.
  • Immune System – Research has shown that magnesium chloride supports and increases the body’s immune system, helping it to fight off illness and disease.
  • Nervous System – Our nervous system transmits signals throughout our bodies. Magnesium helps regulate the neurotransmitters that send messages to our nervous system and can have a calming effect.
  • Energy – Magnesium helps to convert food into energy. A magnesium deficiency will naturally lead to lethargy and difficulty in sleeping.
  • Reducing Stress - Low levels of magnesium have been linked to both anxiety and depression. One study with 8,800 subjects found that those subjects with the lowest levels of magnesium were 22% more likely to suffer from depression or other forms of mental illness. Another study on older subjects suffering from depression found that just 450 mg of magnesium daily had the same positive effect as an antidepressant.

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