WHY MAGNESIUM
Why magnesium matters, and why the form you take matters more
Why magnesium matters
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzyme reactions in the body, yet it’s one of the nutrients people think about least.
Magnesium contributes to:
- normal muscle function
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal psychological function
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- electrolyte balance
- the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
Why so many people fall short
UK national diet surveys show a notable share of adults don’t get enough magnesium from food, and teenagers are more likely still to fall short. There are a few reasons:
- Refined foods. Refining grains strips away much of their natural magnesium, and modern diets lean heavily on processed foods.
- Changing crops. Some research suggests the mineral content of certain foods has fallen over recent decades.
- Everyday pressures. Stress, heavy sweating, alcohol, some medications and gut conditions that affect absorption can all increase how much magnesium your body uses or loses.
It’s a nutrient your body relies on constantly, and one that’s easy to run low on without realising.
