Magnesium Formulas
Magnesium is a vital catalyst in enzyme activity esp. those involved in energy production. It assists in Calcium and potassium uptake and helps protect the arterial linings from stress caused by sudden blood pressure changes; plays a role in the formation of bone and in carbohydrate and mineral metabolism and is essential in the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses.. Resent research has shown that magnesium may help prevent cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, certain forms of cancer, reduce cholesterol levels, prevent premature labor and convulsions in pregnant women, and appears to be indicated in assisting in the control of all mental/emotional disorders. When used with vitamin B6 it may prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones.Magnesium deficiencies are at the root of many cardiovascular problems and may be a major cause of fatal cardiac arrhythmia, hypertension, sudden cardiac arrest, asthma, chronic fatigue, chronic pain syndrome, depression, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, and pulmonary disorders. Possible manifestations of magnesium deficiencies include confusion, insomnia, irritability, poor digestion, rapid heart beat, seizures, tantrums, depression, dizziness, muscle weakness and twitching, and PMS..
COMMENTS Magnesium screening should be a routine test because low magnesium levels make almost every disease worse. The serum magnesium test is OK, but the best test is the intracellular (mononuclear cell) magnesium screen It is very important for individuals at risk for developing cardiovascular disease. THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, DIARRHEA, PRESENCE OF FLOURIDE, HIGH LEVELS OF ZINC AND VITAMIN D, THE USE OF DIURETICS INCREASE THE BODY'S NEED FOR MAGNESIUM. THE CONSUMPTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF FATS, COD LIVER OIL, CALCIUM, VITAMIN D,  PROTEIN AND FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS DECREASE MAGNESIUM ABSORPTION AS DO FOODS HIGH IN OXALIC ACID, SUCH AS ALMONDS, CHARD, COCOA, RHUBARB, SPINACH, AND TEA.