Why Do We Need Magnesium Minerals?

Magnesium is an important electrolyte needed for proper muscle, nerve, and enzyme function. It also helps regulate energy production in cells and it is also needed to move other electrolytes (potassium and sodium) into and out of cells. Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and is found mainly inside the bones and cells.

Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:
High blood pressure
Muscle spasm.
Joint pain
Depression.
Fatigue
Muscle tenderness.
Fatigue
Decreased mental clarity.
Sweet cravings.

Magnesium has been shown to be low in or beneficial to the following conditions:
Hypertension
High cholesterol.
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Arrythmias.
HIV
Infertility.
Inflammatory bowel disease
Asthma.
Diabetes Mellitus
Osteoporosis.
Muscle spasm/twitching
Muscle pain.
Insomnia
ADD/ADHD.
Depression
Anxiety.
Irritability
Headache
Syndrome X.
Eclampsia
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
Menopause symptoms
Stroke.
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis.

Prescription Drugs That Deplete Magnesium:
Certain blood pressure lowering medications (diuretics)
Caffeine.
Alcohol
Corticosteroids.
Hormone replacement therapy
Antibiotics.
Oral Contraceptives.

Laboratory Testing for Magnesium:
Serum Magnesium (not very accurate)
Urinary Magnesium (not very accurate).
Red Blood Cell Magnesium (more accurate)
Lymphocyte Proliferation.

Magnesium Best Food Sources:
High:
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, soy beans, tofu, legumes, whole grains, parsnips, wheat bran, kelp.
Moderate:
Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, barley, oats, rye, wheat, beet greens, corn, peas, potatoes, carrots, and bananas.