Magnesium Mineral for Metabolic Functions

Magnesium is a necessary mineral in our bodies and is responsible for the metabolic functions of more than three hundred fifty enzymes in the body.

"Researchers discovered that sustaining a proper amount of magnesium in the cerebrospinal fluid is crucial for maintaining plasticity of synapses; plasticity (the ability to change) is vital to the brain's ability to learn and remember. Therefore, a loss of plasticity in the hippocampus, where short-tem memories are stored, results in the forgetfulness that is common in older people."

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In my efforts to relieve my health problems, I found magnesium supplements helped to alleviate the muscle cramping and contractions associated with my condition. I continue researching the Holistic field in order to achieve the best possible remedies to aid in my drug free existence.

The following information could be the answer to many people's discomfort by addressing a mere deficiency. Magnesium deficiency can bring on an assortment of conditions such as:

Anxiety, Asthma, ADD, Blood clots, Bowel disease, Cystitis, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Heart disease, Hypertension, Hypoglycemia, Insomnia, Kidney disease, Liver Disease, Migraine, Musculo-skeletal conditions, Nerve Problems, Obstetrics and Gynecology syndromes, Osteoporosis, Raynaud's Syndrome, Tooth decay.

Magnesium is a mineral found in the soil, thereby in the vegetables that we eat. If Organic foods are replenished with magnesium rich fertilizers, the foods will have this needed mineral. Eating plenty of green vegetables, nuts and seeds every day will help you achieve a magnesium status. If you suffer from the following symptoms, you should consider a magnesium supplement.

Muscle twitches, tics or spasms

Charlie Horse ( the muscle spasm that occurs when you stretch your legs.)

Insomnia or restless sleep

stress

back pain

headaches, cluster headaches, migraines

stiff and aching muscles

bones and joints that need continued chiropractic treatment

weakness

hypoglycemia

diabetes

nervousness

hyperactivity

high blood pressure

osteoporosis

PMS

constipation

angina

kidney stones

aging

depression

heart attack

irregular heartbeat

attention deficit disorder

aggressive behavior

chronic fatigue syndrome

stroke

anxiety

confusion, muscle weakness

hiccups

high strung

exhaustion from exercise

seizures

Drs. Bella and Burton Altura have researched the importance of magnesium as a nutrient for thousands of body processes and to treat magnesium depleted health conditions. They felt that since there was no test to accurately read the magnesium status they would develop a method to test for magnesium ions. Their "Blood Ionized Magnesium Test" measures the level of ions in the blood in order to prove any deficiencies. Drs. Bella and Burton Altura. State University of New York, Health Science Center at Brooklyn, New York, New York 11203, USA (718) 270-2194 or (718) 270-2205

A test for cellular magnesium called EXATEST is available at www.exatest.com

There is an important factor to remember when deciding to take this supplement as the ratio between calcium and magnesium can become out of balance. It is important to keep the two minerals fairly equal. Most women supplement Calcium so the magnesium must also be supplemented.

Magnesium oxide and citrate are used for constipation

Magnesium malate is used for people suffering from fibromyalgia to help break up lactic acid that seems to be part of the fibromyalgia picture.

Dr. Carolyn Dean states on her web site that "the recommended Daily allowance for magnesium is between 350 and 400 milligrams per day, which is just enough to ward off outright deficiency. But for optimal health and for the twenty-two conditions that are triggered by the deficiency, twice as much magnesium is needed."

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