What is Magnesium?
- Magnesium is one of seven essential macrominerals. That people need to consume in relatively large amount - at least 100 miligrams (mg) per day.
- Magnesium is an important mineral, playing a role in over 600 enzyme reactions in the human body.
- The fourth most abundant mineral in. An adult body contains around 25 gram (g) of magnesium, 50-60% of which the skeletal system stores.
- Present in muscle, soft tissues, and bodily fluids.
Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
- Leg cramps and "running ants" feeling
- Tension in the body
- Twitching eyelids
- Persistent fatigue and nervousness
- A variety of symptoms related to the nervous system can signal magnesium deficiency such as:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Irritability
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Headache and migraine
- Depression
- Constipation
- High blood pressure
- Palpitations and arrhythmia
- Insomnia
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