Magnesium
Are You Getting Enough...
The Mineral Magnesium is essential for the perfect function of the body
Necessary for metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates - a shortage of this nutrient can result in extensive symptoms ranging from Heart rhythm disturbances and high blood pressure to constipation and depression.
One of the more important functions of Magnesium is its involvement with the release of insulin and maintenance of Islet cells in the Pancreas where the hormone Insulin is released. It also supports and maintains affinity, and the number of insulin receptors available, which enhances the body's ability to process carbohydrates and regulate blood sugar. This is a key aspect of consideration when thinking about Diabetes Type 2, and how to reverse it.
Another of Magnesium's important functions, is the control of Calcium, Potassium, and Sodium Ions - a hugely important factor in the body's well being, and pH balance - the body regulates our acid/alkaline levels, and if we remain in an acid state for a great length of time then bacterial, and fungal infection can take over (they cannot survive in an Alkaline environment)
More than 60% of the Magnesium we absorb is found in our bones and the rest exists in soft tissue, and cells. It is essential for proper absorption and utilization of calcium eg: a build up of Calcium or a deficiency, can be because of a shortage of Magnesium.
Another advantage of the mineral Magnesium is it helps utilize the B complex, particularly B1 and B6, where it acts as a co-factor for these essential nutrients which are responsible for producing energy.
The Mineral Magnesium is essential for the perfect function of the body
Necessary for metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates - a shortage of this nutrient can result in extensive symptoms ranging from Heart rhythm disturbances and high blood pressure to constipation and depression.
One of the more important functions of Magnesium is its involvement with the release of insulin and maintenance of Islet cells in the Pancreas where the hormone Insulin is released. It also supports and maintains affinity, and the number of insulin receptors available, which enhances the body's ability to process carbohydrates and regulate blood sugar. This is a key aspect of consideration when thinking about Diabetes Type 2, and how to reverse it.
Another of Magnesium's important functions, is the control of Calcium, Potassium, and Sodium Ions - a hugely important factor in the body's well being, and pH balance - the body regulates our acid/alkaline levels, and if we remain in an acid state for a great length of time then bacterial, and fungal infection can take over (they cannot survive in an Alkaline environment)
More than 60% of the Magnesium we absorb is found in our bones and the rest exists in soft tissue, and cells. It is essential for proper absorption and utilization of calcium eg: a build up of Calcium or a deficiency, can be because of a shortage of Magnesium.
Another advantage of the mineral Magnesium is it helps utilize the B complex, particularly B1 and B6, where it acts as a co-factor for these essential nutrients which are responsible for producing energy.
B1 aids:- energy production, brain, heart, muscle and nerve function.
B6 aids:- blood and hemaglobin formation, conversion of Tryptophan to B3 or Serotonin,
Protein, Carbohydrate, and Fat metabolism.
B6 also aids in Selenium metabolism, which supports DNA repair, Immune System, Thyroid,
Prostaglandin production (anti-inflammatory regulator), is anti-carcinogenic,
and spares Vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant)
Magnesium aids:-
Calcium bind to tooth enamel, muscle contraction and relaxation, and nerve transmission.
It also aids in protein synthesis, growth and repair, and Methionine metabolism - important for the
regulation and synthesis of other Sulphur Amino Acids.
It plays an important part in many other substances...for example Choline (essential for major day to
day running of the body), and Adrenaline.
It also assists in removal of excess Ammonia and Sulphuric Acid from the body.
Good Natural Sources of Magnesium
Bitter Chocolate
Leafy green vegetables
Seeds and Nuts
Soya Beans
Whole grains (especially Oats)
Deficiency Symptoms
Lack of appetite, problems swallowing, anaemia, fluid retention.
Some types of pain/back ache, chronic fatigue.
Convulsions and fits, high/low blood pressure,
Insomnia, inhibited detox ability, Sodium retention
Irregular heartbeat/palpitations, poor circulation
Kidney stones, loss of bone density, late onset Diabetes, Hypoglycaemia.
Muscle spasms/cramp/twitching/weakness/tremors, Parkinson's Disease.
Period pains, PMS,
Best Without:-
Coffee, white flour/sugar, laxatives, contraceptive pill, stress, high intake of fat.
Not only does Magnesium enhance utilization of B6* - it also works the other way around...
B6* is known to enhance the bioavailability of Magnesium - sometimes Magnesium levels may be adequate, but aren't able to be used by the body. This could possibly be because it interacts with B6 which aids transport into the cells where it can be used.
B6 aids:- blood and hemaglobin formation, conversion of Tryptophan to B3 or Serotonin,
Protein, Carbohydrate, and Fat metabolism.
B6 also aids in Selenium metabolism, which supports DNA repair, Immune System, Thyroid,
Prostaglandin production (anti-inflammatory regulator), is anti-carcinogenic,
and spares Vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant)
Magnesium aids:-
Calcium bind to tooth enamel, muscle contraction and relaxation, and nerve transmission.
It also aids in protein synthesis, growth and repair, and Methionine metabolism - important for the
regulation and synthesis of other Sulphur Amino Acids.
It plays an important part in many other substances...for example Choline (essential for major day to
day running of the body), and Adrenaline.
It also assists in removal of excess Ammonia and Sulphuric Acid from the body.
Good Natural Sources of Magnesium
Bitter Chocolate
Leafy green vegetables
Seeds and Nuts
Soya Beans
Whole grains (especially Oats)
Deficiency Symptoms
Lack of appetite, problems swallowing, anaemia, fluid retention.
Some types of pain/back ache, chronic fatigue.
Convulsions and fits, high/low blood pressure,
Insomnia, inhibited detox ability, Sodium retention
Irregular heartbeat/palpitations, poor circulation
Kidney stones, loss of bone density, late onset Diabetes, Hypoglycaemia.
Muscle spasms/cramp/twitching/weakness/tremors, Parkinson's Disease.
Period pains, PMS,
Best Without:-
Coffee, white flour/sugar, laxatives, contraceptive pill, stress, high intake of fat.
Not only does Magnesium enhance utilization of B6* - it also works the other way around...
B6* is known to enhance the bioavailability of Magnesium - sometimes Magnesium levels may be adequate, but aren't able to be used by the body. This could possibly be because it interacts with B6 which aids transport into the cells where it can be used.