Magnesium
Functions
- Natural muscle relaxant (anti stress mineral).
- Prevents heart attacks.
- Important role in protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
- Prevention of kidney stones.
- Helps in treatment of premenstrual syndrome.
- Useful in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Sources
- Dark green leafy vegetables
- Legumes
- Soyabeans
- seafood
- Nuts and oilseeds
- Soy flour
- Tofu
- Bran
- Whole grains
- wheat germ
- Brown rice
- Avocado
- Dried apricot
- Dried figs
Deficiency
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
- Irritability
- Insomnia
- Muscle twitching
- Poor memory
- Rapid heart beat
- Numbness of muscles
- Nervous convulsions and behavior
Toxicity
- Toxicity unknown, as excess is eliminated in the urine.