Magnesium contributes to the body in many ways, including mood and preventing depression, dizziness, muscle weakness, nerve transmission, heart regulation, maintaining the body’s pH balance (acidity/alkalinity), and body temperature. It works in tandem with calcium, phosphorus and potassium. It works with Vitamin B6, aiding the prevention of kidney stone formation, and even plays a role in cancer prevention and lowering cholesterol. According the American Medical Association, it was reported that mothers who took magnesium supplements during their pregnancy had a 70% less likelihood of mental disabilities and 90% less likelihood of cerebral palsy in their children versus mothers who did not ingest Magnesium.
Early warnings of magnesium deficiency include: nausea, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, fatigue, seizures, insomnia, poor digestion, and rapid heartbeat, involuntary muscle contractions and cramping.
Dietary sources of magnesium include halibut, almonds, cashews, soybeans, spinach, nuts peanut butter, apples, bananas, beans, lentils, brown rice, salmon, tofu, parsley, avocados, figs, lemons, green leafy vegetables, and many others. Various sources show that children should take between 100-250mg/day, while adults should be taking about 400mg/day.
