Introduction to magnesium 16 May 2020
Of all supplements right now there seems to be a buzz around magnesium so I wanted to explore its role in the body. I first became aware of magnesium over a decade ago when my nutritionalist put me being a chocoholic down to a lack of magnesium. It's then that I discovered that magnesium can ease PMS and chocolate is a good source of magnesium. So for all women out there that eat chocolate at certain times of the month, like I used to, don't beat yourself up, it may be like me and your body is crying out for magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that is not just important for the body it is ubiquitous. It is crucial to:- Nerve transmission
- Muscle contraction
- Blood coagulation
- Energy production
- Nutrient metabolism
- Bone and cell formation
- osteoporosis
- high blood pressure
- clogged arteries
- hereditary heart disease
- diabetes
- strokes