The role of magnesium in the human body

Magnesium is one of the vital chemical elements for our body, it is actively involved in more than three hundred and fifty enzymatic reactions.

The role of magnesium for human health is difficult to overestimate, because it is a component of absolutely all tissues and cells of the human body.

Magnesium is involved in body processes such as:

- formation of new cells;

- working of the cardiovascular system (magnesium is even called the "heart mineral");

- strengthening of the nervous system;

- brain function;

- digestion;

- healthy kidney function;

- proper energy metabolism;

- formation and strengthening of bones and teeth;

- muscle tone and function.

Magnesium also activates the absorption of vitamins B and vitamin C, and maintains normal calcium levels.

To understand the degree of necessity of this mineral in our body, it is enough to look at what magnesium deficiency leads to. Here is a list of only the main diseases associated with magnesium deficiency in the human body:

- depression, increased anxiety, rapid fatigue, physical and psychological fatigue, insomnia;

- negative changes in intracranial and blood pressure;

- the appearance of diseases of the cardiovascular system;

- acute gastric pain, liquid stools;

 

- spontaneous dizziness, "flies" in front of the eyes;

- impaired concentration, memory problems;

- muscle spasms, cramps, numbness of the extremities;

- constant headaches, migraine;

- the appearance of meteorological dependence;

- tooth decay, tooth decay, tooth loss;

- hair breakage and loss.

Magnesium is so essential for our body that it gives the misleading impression that the more of this substance, the better. However, this is not the case at all. An excess of magnesium is no less dangerous than a deficiency. As a rule, magnesium overdose occurs in case of incorrect and excessive intake of magnesium-containing preparations. Magnesium overabundance is difficult to detect, and can only be detected in medical centres through tests and X-rays. However, visible symptoms of magnesium excess may include constant nausea, diarrhoea, lethargy, and heart rhythm disturbances.

The optimal daily dose of magnesium is considered to be:

For men 20-40 years - 400 mg, after 40 years - 420 mg.

For women 20-50 years - 300 mg, after 50 years - 280 mg.

These are general recommendations, but each particular organism has its own need for magnesium. For example, for athletes, lactating women and teenagers, the need for magnesium increases.

People get magnesium from water and food, as well as from salt and some mineral waters. Nuts (almonds, peanuts), sesame, seeds, legumes (beans, lentils), cereals (buckwheat, oatmeal, millet, pearl), bananas, pumpkin, bran and cocoa are rich in magnesium. Magnesium is also found in seaweed, sea fish, squid, eggs, herbs, citrus fruits and fresh dairy products.

Of course, a balanced, healthy diet is the key to optimal magnesium intake by the body. However, in some diseases, magnesium may be poorly absorbed, resulting in magnesium deficiency. In this regard, doctors prescribe special preparations containing magnesium. These drugs are quite affordable to consumers, but self-medication is not worth it.

You can check the Magnesium content in the blood in any treatment room of OLYMP CDL branches.

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