Description
"Magnesium" is an essential mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, supporting muscle, nerve, and heart function. As a crucial component of energy metabolism, it aids in ATP production and muscular contraction. Its importance in bone health contributes to density, calcium absorption, and structural support. Furthermore, magnesium promotes blood pressure regulation, cardiovascular efficiency, and electrolyte balance. Ensuring sufficient intake helps maintain optimal nerve signaling, physiological equilibrium, and stress recovery.
Functions in the Body
Category
Deficiency Symptoms
Magnesium deficiency can result in loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tremors, abnormal heart rhythms, cramps, and in severe cases, seizures.
Synergists & Antagonists
Magnesium
Warnings
Individuals with kidney or heart disease should use magnesium cautiously, as it can accumulate in the body if not properly excreted. It may interact with diuretics, insulin, and digoxin, as well as other medications.
Food Sources
Magnesium is naturally found in nutritional yeast, nuts, legumes, whole-grain products, and dark green vegetables.
Time Frame
Magnesium is commonly taken before bedtime to support relaxation and sleep, but it can also be consumed at other times when part of an electrolyte formula.
Depleted By
Magnesium levels can be depleted by factors such as alcohol, antacids, corticosteroids, bisphosphonates, laxatives, immunosuppressants, hormone replacements, hyperuricemia medications, diuretics, antidiabetics, statins, anti-cancer medications, caffeine, bronchodilators, blood pressure medications, cardiac regulators, antivirals, muscle relaxants, antiparasitics, antibiotics, antifungals, antidepressants, analgesics, anti-inflammatory medications, NSAIDs, and opioids.