Thursday, September 10, 2015

HEALTH REPORTS CONSIDER MAGNESIUM TO BE AN UNPARALLEL HEALTH NUTRIENT

Magnesium is a mineral that is present in relatively large amounts in the body. Researchers estimate that an average person’s body contains about 25 grams of Magnesium, and about half of that is in the bones. Magnesium is important for more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working properly. People get Magnesium from their diet, but sometimes Magnesium supplements are needed if its levels are too low. Dietary intake of Magnesium may be low, particularly among women.

Few people are aware of the enormous role that Magnesium plays in our health: It’s important in nearly every function and tissue of the body, supporting a healthy immune system. It prevents inflammation associated with certain cancers and boosts heart health.

A Harvard University study found that high daily Magnesium intake reduced the risk of developing diabetes by 33 percent. Still other studies found that the mineral helps ward off depression and migraines. Though supplements are available, most experts say it’s preferable to get Magnesium naturally from your diet.

According to US-FDA food charts, the five foods with the highest Magnesium per typical serving are:
                                           
Food source
Magnesium content
·     Halibut (Flat Fish)
26 mg
·      Mackerel
76 mg
·  Boiled spinach (Palak)
87 mg
·                  Bran breakfast cereal
82 mg
·                  Almonds
268 mg



Foods with highest Magnesium content are:
·        Cocoa; 519 mg
·        Cashew: 292 mg
·        Almonds: 268 mg


Role of Magnesium in human body:

·        Is an important factor in muscle relaxation and heart health.
·        Allows nerves to send messages in the brain and nervous system.
·        Aids and regulates the body’s use of calcium and other minerals.
·     Assists in bone and teeth formation.
·        Regulates the metabolism of nutrients such as protein, nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates
·      Controls cholesterol production and helps modulate insulin sensitivity.
·        Helps in energy production, DNA transcription and protein synthesis.
·        Maintains the structural health of cell membranes throughout the body.



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