Did you know that magnesium is one of the important members of the bone-forming nutrient squad?
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, of which 60% is found in the bones, 26% in muscles, and the rest in soft tissues and body fluids.
Know Your Nutrient:
- Magnesium is an important cofactor for more than 300 enzymes involved in the metabolism and better utilization of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
- It helps in the transmission of nerve impulses, synthesis of genetic material, and maintains normal heart rhythm.
- Magnesium supports a healthy immune system and strengthens the bone structure.
- It helps in muscle relaxation and in combating the lactic acid build-up after an intense workout.
Deficiency of Magnesium leads to symptoms like rapid heartbeat, fatigue, irritability, and loss of appetite, low calcium and potassium levels, muscle cramps, insomnia, and migraines.
Magnesium Friendly Foods:
Up your intake of magnesium with these accessible food sources from your kitchen cabinet
Cereals: Wheat, quinoa.
Legumes: All legumes and tofu.
Nuts and Seeds: Cashews, peanuts, almonds, pumpkin, sesame seeds.
Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables.
Dairy: Milk and milk products.
So get your share of magnesium, to make for a perfect combination of bone-friendly minerals.
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