CALCIUM
CHROMIUM
COPPER
IODINE
IRON
MAGNESIUM
MANGANESE
MOLYBDENUM
PHOSPHORUS
POTASSIUM
SELENIUM
SODIUM
ZINC
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MAGNESIUM
An enzyme is a protein that speeds up biological reactions in the body without itself being used up. Why should you know this? Because magnesium is a vital catalyst in enzyme activity and in carbohydrate and mineral metabolism. It is needed for calcium and potassium uptake, can help prevent depression, dizziness, muscle weakness, PMS and twitching. Magnesium also helps reduce cholesterol, maintain the body's proper pH and temperature, protect arterial linings, reduce or dissolve certain kidney stones, prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and certain cancers and helps with the transmission of nerve impulses.
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SOURCES
Apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, brown rice, cantaloupe, figs, garlic, grapefruit, green leafy vegetables, lemons, lima beans, millet, nuts, peaches, salmon, sesame seeds, soybeans, tofu, wheat and whole grains. Herbs: alfalfa, cayenne, chamomile, dandelion, nettle, parsley, peppermint and raspberry leaf.
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DEFICIENCIES
May produce insomnia, confusion, irritability, poor digestion, rapid heartbeat, seizures, tantrums, cardiovascular problems, hypertension, sudden cardiac arrest, asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain syndromes, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and pulmonary disorders.
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CAUTIONS
The use of alcohol and diuretics, diarrhea, and high levels of fluoride, zinc and vitamin D all increase the body's need for magnesium. Large amounts of fats, calcium, vitamin D and protein decrease magnesium absorption, as do fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K. Due to their high content of oxalic acid (a strong organic acid), foods such as almonds, chard, cocoa, rhubarb, spinach and tea hinder the absorption of magnesium as well.
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