Magnesium Recommended
Dietary Intakes
Men - 320 mg
Women - 270 mg
Pregnant women - add 30 mg
This Mineral Is
Essential For...
production of energy.
assists in the assimilation of
calcium and potassium.
a healthy heart, bones, muscles and blood
vessels.
production of genetic materials.
Sources...
Dairy products, fish, nuts, meat and
seafoods
Comments...
With the help of vitamin
B6, magnesium can help to reduce kidney
stones, prevent heart disease,
bone abnormalities and some types of cancer. May help in alcoholism.
High levels of zinc,
using diuretics, having diarrhoea and consuming alcohol will increase the need for
magnesium.
Deficiencies Can
Cause...
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