Magnesium Supplements

Magnesium is an essential mineral to every single organ of the human body. The heart, the lungs, muscles, brain, kidneys; they all need magnesium. The mineral magnesium is essential to a variety of functions within the human body such as activating enzymes, energy production, and regulating the levels of other important nutrients in the body.

While most people can get sufficient magnesium from their normal daily diet, instances happen in which supplemental magnesium is needed. Deficiencies of magnesium can lead to;

• Agitation and anxiety
• Sleep disorders
• Abnormal heart rhythms
• Low blood pressure
• Muscle spasm and weakness

Magnesium supplements are available in many forms these days, with the usual recommended forms being magnesium citrate, gluconate and lactate, due to their ease of absorption.

The RDA for magnesium will vary based on many factors, but a typical daily requirement for an adult is between 310mg and 420mg daily.