Magnesium

Magnesium

Magnesium: Magnesium is a mineral and essential nutrient for the proper function of enzymes and cells in the human body, healthy cardiovascular and muscular skeletal systems, and energy production and use. Magnesium is available in supplements and in foods such as nuts, legumes, vegetables, and whole grain products.

Adequate Amounts Claimed As Beneficial For Conditions: Magnesium

Adequate amounts of Magnesium are claimed to be potentially beneficial for:

• Magnesium deficiency
• Stress
• Kidney stones
• Asthma
• Muscle cramps
• Preeclampsia
• Eclampsia
• Diabetes
• Fatigue
• Osteoporosis
• HIV/AIDS
• Cardiovascular disease
• Premenstrual syndrome
• Headaches

Adequate Amounts Claimed As Preventative For Conditions: Magnesium

Adequate amounts of Magnesium are claimed to be potentially preventative for:

• Magnesium deficiency
• Muscle tremors
• Decreased reflexes
• Irritability
• Muscle weakness
• Fatigue
• Irregular heartbeat
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart attack
• Angina
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
• Tetany
• Convulsion
• Coma
• Preeclampsia
• Eclampsia

Toxicity/Overdose Risks For Supplement Or Excessive Intake: Magnesium

Excessive intake of Magnesium may involve the following risks:

• Diarrhea
• Skin flushing
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heart rate
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Central nervous system depression
• Coma
• Respiratory depression
• Cardiopulmonary arrest
• Death

Descriptions of Magnesium

Magnesium : light, silvery metallic element, symbol Mg, atomic number 12; its salts are essential in nutrition, being required for the activity of many enzymes especially those concerned with oxidative phosphorylation.
Source: CRISP

Magnesium: Other Names

Other names for this supplements (Magnesium) include:

• None

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