Magnesium

Written By Live Naturally
Dated: February 3, 2007

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Magnesium is needed for strong bones and teeth, it helps to give us energy, and is necessary for nerve function and muscle relaxation. It also helps to regulate the rhythm of the heart and clots blood.


Magnesium can be found in a variety of food, especially wholegrain cereals, wholemeal bread, green vegetables, nuts, seeds and seafood. The RDA is 300mg for men and 270mg for women.


If you are an asthma sufferer, magnesium can help to relax the bronchial muscle in the lungs to make breathing easier. A low intake of magnesium has also been shown to contribute towards insomnia.