Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral and is vital for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It is involved in formation of healthy bones and teeth, body temperature regulation, transmission of nerve impulses, energy production. It helps promotes normal blood pressure, regulate blood sugar, vital for the heart and supports a healthy immune system. A deficiency of magnesium in the body makes nearly every disease worse.

Loss of Magnesium in body due to:

• Coffee
• Drinking fluoride water 
• Excessive calcium 
• Excessive sweating 
• Food with preservatives 
• Smoking and alcohol 
• Soft drink 
• Stress 

Signs of deficiency:

• Abnormal heart rhythms 
• Depression, mood swings 
• Fatigue and weakness 
• Loss of appetite 
• Muscle cramps and contraction 
• Seizures 
• Low levels of potassium in blood 

Effective for:

• Anti aging benefits 
• Arrhythmia 
• Athletic Performance 
• Diabetes 
• Fibromyalgia 
• Heart disease 
• High blood pressure 
• Improves mood and memory 
• Insomnia 
• Lowering the risk of heart disease 
• Migraine 
• Osteoporosis 
• Pregnancy complications 
• Premenstrual syndrome 
• Prevent stroke and obesity 
• Prevention of gall and kidney stones 
• Restless legs syndrome 
• Treating diabetes 

Supplements:

Several kinds of magnesium supplements are available to be taken orally, these are salts of magnesium such as magnesium oxide, magnesium orotate, magnesium taurate, magnesium chloride, magnesium aspartate, magnesium glycinate. Magnesium sulphate or Magnesium Oil is best for absorption through the skin (transdermal magnesium replenishment).

Recommended Dose:

• 400-1000 mg per day 
• Benefits of magnesium can be maintained with individualization of treatment and a flexible dosage system. 

Side effects and precautions:

Excessive levels of magnesium can be harmful. High levels can result in diarrhea and interference with calcium absorption. Blood tests are the best way to determine the need. Individuals with kidney disease have to take magnesium supplement under medical supervision. Some important drug interactions with magnesium are diuretics, tetracycline antibiotics, anti cancer drugs.