Mineral - Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral necessary for calcium and vitamin c metabolism as well as that of phosphorus, sodium and potassium.  Essential for effective nerve and muscle function and important for converting blood sugar into energy.

Magnesium is also known as the antistress mineral and aids in fighting depression, promotes a healthier cardiovascular system and helps prevent heart attacks, keeps teeth healthier, helps prevent calcium deposits, kidney and gallstones, helps bring relief from indigestion and when combined with calcium it can be used as a natural tranquilizer.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include tremors, muscular weakness, confusion, nervousness, hallucinations and swallowing difficulties.

Initial symptoms of magnesium toxicity include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and low blood pressure.  Advanced stages are characterized by cardio vascular and muscular irregularities.

Best food sources include nuts and seeds, soybeans, tofu, chocolate, dark - green vegetables, legumes, yogurt, wheat germ, dairy products figs and bananas.

Minerals are inorganic substances that the body needs in very small quantities. There are twenty two metallic elements in the body which make up about 4 percent of total body weight.

Minerals are found abundantly in the soil and water of the planet and eventually are taken in by the root systems of plants. Human beings obtain minerals by eating the plants or by eating the animals that eat the plants. If you eat a variety of meats and vegetables in your diet, you can usually depend on getting a sufficiency of minerals.

The minerals in the body play a part in variety of metabolic processes and contribute to the synthesis of such elements as glycogen, protein, and fats.

For the best sources of minerals please consult the USDA website.

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