Magnesium is an important mineral that is involved in more than 300 biochemical reactions in your body, including:
- Creating energy from food
- Forming new proteins
- Moving your muscles
- Regulating messages throughout your brain and nervous system
Magnesium is also important in preventing:
- High blood pressure
- Type 2 diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Migraine headaches
- Inflammation
- Menstrual cramps
- Muscle cramps
Interestingly, about 50-60% of the magnesium in your body can be found in your bone, the rest will be found in your soft tissue, muscle, and blood.
Magnesium can be found in many food sources, including green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Generally, foods containing dietary fiber will contain magnesium.
Magnesium supplements are also available in a variety of forms, including magnesium oxide, citrate, and chloride. Here at our clinic we sell high quality supplements including Calcium Citrate & Magnesium Oxide at a 1:1 ratio.
For more information on Calcium you can click here.
For more information you can visit our products page here or contact our office at (604) 535-2500.
References:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/