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Magnesium |
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| Introduction |
| Magnesium is known as an anti-stress mineral because of its ability to reduce depression. It is required by every cell of our body. About half of our body’s magnesium is stored in the bones and the rest inside the cells of body tissues. Typically, only 1 percent of magnesium is found in blood. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Some of its major functions are to help in maintaining normal muscle and nerve functions, keeping heart rhythms steady and the bones strong. Magnesium is also responsible for energy metabolism and protein synthesis. |
| Remedy |
It is known to be a good supplement for:
- Heart disease.
- Hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Premenstrual syndrome PMS.
- Intermittent claudication (reduced blood flow to the legs).
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| Prevention |
Magnesium prevents the body against:
- Growth failure.
- Muscle spasms.
- Depression.
- Hypertension.
- Muscle weakness.
- Confusion.
- Personality changes.
- Nausea.
- Lack of coordination.
- Gastrointestinal disorders.
- Damage to the arteries.
- Swollen gums.
- Loss of hair.
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| What It Does |
- Magnesium helps in controlling depression.
- It is also helpful in handling indigestion.
- It helps in the prevention of heart diseases, gall stones, and calcium deposits in kidney.
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| Benefits |
Magnesium helps in the healing and cures of:
- Alcoholism
- High cholesterol
- Depression
- Heart disease
- Kidney stones
- Prostate problems
- Stomach acidity
- Nervousness
- Sensitivity to noise
- Tooth decay
- Obesity
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Migraine headaches
- Diabetes
- Gestational hypertension
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| Sources |
Magnesium could be found in:
- Figs
- Dairy products
- Sea food
- Cooked dried beans
- Peas
- Breads and cereals
- Soybeans
- Meat
- Bananas
- Brown rice
- Lemons
- Grape fruits
- Yellow corn
- Almonds
- Nuts
- Seeds
- Green leafy vegetables
- Apples
- Whole grains
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| Friends |
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Vitamins D
- Calcium and phosphorous
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| Enemies |
| Alcohol and diuretics |
| Cautions |
- Large consumption of magnesium, calcium and phosphorous over a long period of time may result in toxicity, so avoid!
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| Side Effects or Interactions |
| An increased consumption of magnesium could lead towards diarrhea. There is no upper limit of magnesium; some people may experience this side effect only after taking an amount as low as 350-500 mg per day.
Vitamin B6 increases the amount of magnesium entering the cells, thus magnesium supplement are often complimented by Vitamin B6. Just as calcium, magnesium may also compete with other minerals for complete absorption. This situation could be avoided by a multi-mineral supplement. |
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