The Importance of Magnesium

Did you know that magnesium is an abundant mineral in our bodies, are present if many foods and is a nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy? Magnesium plays a critical role in many processes in our bodies, it regulates muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, makes protein, bone and DNA. About 50% are found in bone, the other half inside cells of body tissues and organs. 1% are found in blood and our bodies work extremely hard to keep blood levels constant. Magnesium Fact Sheet for Consumers NIH www.nih.gov March 2, 2008

Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of The Magnesium Miracle and founder of RNAreset, offers a more scientific look at five high level functions of magnesium:

1. Catalyze most chemical reactions in the body
2. Produce and transport energy
3. Synthesize protein
4. Transmit nerve signals
5. Relax muscles

Magnesium is:

• a cofactor for enzyme, ATP, main source of energy in our cells
• important membrane stabilizing agent
• required for the structural integrity of numerous body proteins, nucleic acids
• cofactor for enzyme guanosine triphosphate phospholipase, C, adenylate, cyclase, guanylate cyclase
• cofactor for activity of hundreds of enzymes
• direct regulator of ion channels, most notable of the other electrolytes, calcium, sodium and potassium.
• important intracellular signaling molecule itself
• modulator of oxidate phosphory
• intimately involved in nerve conduction and muscle function

List of conditions one may experience due to low magnesium:

• acid reflux
• adrenal fatigue
• alzheimer's disease
• angina
• anxiety and panic attacks
• arthritis
• asthma
• artherosclerosis with calcium deposits
• blood clots
• bowel disease
• brain dysfunction
• elevated cholesterol
• cystitis
• depression
• detoxification
• diabetes
• fatigue
• headaches
• heart disease
• hypertension
• hypoglycemia
• indigestion
• inflammation
• insomnia
• irritable bowel syndrome
• kidney disease
• kidney stones
• migraine
• musculoskeletal conditions
• nerve problems
• obstetrical and gynecological problems
• osteoperosis
• parking's disease
• raynaud's syndrome
• sports injuries
• tooth decay

The Magnesium Miracle, 3rd ed. (2014)

How can you find out if you may be deficient in magnesium? The easiest way would be to look at the list above. But the gold standard for testing is called the magnesium RBC test which tests for magnesium in your blood cells floating in the blood serum.

There are 8 different forms of magnesium available. Some forms such as carbonate, chloride, gluconate, and oxide (least expensive but only 4% absorption) often causes diarrhea and not to worry, just opt for another form and see how well that works better for you.

There are different forms of magnesium available such as pill, powder or liquid form. Be sure to opt for quality and offers superior absorption.

My top choice of magnesium is Dr. Dean's ReMag The Miracle Magnesium is 100% absorbed, non-laxative form of picometer-ionic magnesium. My family, clients and myself has had amazing results from ReMag compared to other forms of magnesium that were used.

Quality and trusted supplements are critical when it comes to our health and well-being. Having yourself tested for any mineral, nutrient and vitamin deficiencies are important to living a healthy and vibrant life. Pay attention to symptoms you may be having, seek advice and receive proper care.