Magnesium

Essential for

production and transfer of energy
a healthy heart, bones, muscles and blood vessels
protein and carbohydrate metabolism
transport of substances across cell membranes
manufacture of genetic material

MagnesiumAbsorption and metabolism

About 50 per cent of dietary magnesium is absorbed.

Deficiency

Symptoms include fatigue, mental and heart problems. Marginal deficiency may lead to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, asthma, migraine, PMS and kidney stones.

Sources

These include whole grains, nuts and green vegetables.

Daily recommended dietary intakes

Men (under 30) 400 mg    
Men (over 30) 420 mg    
Women (under 30) 310 mg    
Women (over 30) 320 mg    
Pregnancy (14to 18) 400 mg Lactation (14 to 18) 360 mg
Pregnancy (19 to 30) 350 mg Lactation (19 to 30) 310 mg
Pregnancy (over 30) 360 mg Lactation (over 30) 320 mg

Toxic effects of excess intake

Symptoms include skin flushing, nervous depression and fatigue.

Interactions

Calcium and magnesium act together in many body functions. Alcohol, diuretics, antidepressants, estrogen and heart drugs can increase requirements.

Therapeutic uses of supplements

These include treatment of stress, fatigue, cardiovascular disease, migraine, kidney stones, asthma, premenstrual syndrome, oste- oporosis, muscle cramps, pre-eclampsia and diabetes.

Cautions

Magnesium supplements should not be used by those who have impaired kidney function or serious heart disease.

 
 
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