Magnesium

Regulatory function

Magnesium is important for many processes in the body, including the regulation of muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure, and for production of protein, bone, and DNA.

Cardiovascular system

Magnesium is responsible for energy metabolism in the heart muscle and improves the supply of oxygen to cells.

Metabolism

Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzyme systems that regulate various biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation.

Energy

Magnesium is essential for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis.

Transport function

Magnesium plays a role in the active transport of calcium and potassium ions across cell membranes, a process that is important for nerve impulses, muscle contraction and normal heart rate.

Magnesium deficiency symptoms:

Men aged 19-30 years old 400 mg, men after 30 years old 420 mg, women aged 19-30 years old 310 mg, and after 30 years old 320 mg. Pregnant women should get 350-360 mg of magnesium per day, lactating women 310-320 mg.