Magnesium is an essential mineral for human nutrition.

Diet - magnesium

Magnesium in the body serves several important functions:

• Contraction and relaxation of muscles
• Function of certain enzymes in the body
• Production and transport of energy
• Production of protein

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Magnesium in diet Food Sources

Review Date: 03/09/2009
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Family Physician, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)