Magnesium is required for more than 300 enzymatic reactions,
according to the National Institutes of Health, as cited in an article
on Mercola.com. An estimated 45% of American adults do not meet the recommended dietary
allowance (RDA) for magnesium from their diet, a 2011 report stated.
[2]The RDA for magnesium is 310 to 320 milligrams (mg) per day for women
and 400 to 420 mg per day for men, depending on age, according to a NaturalNews.com report.
Chronic stress, pregnancy and intense exercise may increase
magnesium requirements, officials said. The mineral is necessary for the
healthy functioning of most cells, especially the heart, kidneys and
muscles, according to Mercola.com. Green vegetables such as spinach provide magnesium because the center
of the chlorophyll molecule contains magnesium, the "Alternative
Medicine Sourcebook" noted...<<<Read More>>>...
