Magnesium is found throughout your body. Every cell in your body contains this mineral and needs it to function.
About
60% of the magnesium in your body occurs in bone, while the rest is in
muscles, soft tissues, and fluids, including blood.
One of its
main roles is to act as a cofactor — a helper molecule — in the
biochemical reactions continuously performed by enzymes.
It’s involved in more than 600 reactions in your body, including
1. Energy creation: converting food into energy
2. Protein formation: creating new proteins from amino acids
3. Gene maintenance: helping create and repair DNA and RNA
4. Muscle movements: aiding in muscle contraction and relaxation
5. Nervous system regulation: regulating neurotransmitters, which send messages throughout your brain and nervous system
Nonetheless, studies suggest that approximately 50% of U.S. adults get less than the recommended daily amount of magnesium...<<<Read More>>>...
