Years ago, magnesium deficiency was rare. Foods such as legumes, nuts, seeds, spinach and whole-grain products provided plenty of this important mineral. Today, processing processes, such as flour refinement to make white bread, strip food of magnesium and increase the need for supplementation.
Magnesium plays a part in energy production, nerve and muscle function, keeping heart rhythm steady, regulating blood sugar levels and bone maintenance. You've probably seen calcium supplements combined with magnesium - this is because magnesium helps the body absorb calcium. Fifty percent of total body magnesium is found in your bones.
In addition to helping with basic body functions, magnesium has been found to benefit those with fibromyalgia, premenstrual syndrome, migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, diabetes and more. Although the recommended daily amount is about 300 mg for women and 400 for men, therapeutic amounts up to 800 mg can be taken for health support.
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