Magnesium is a nutritional element, essential in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, as it helps convert carbohydrates and protein into ATP.
Magnesium is found inside the energy factories of each cell (the mitochondria), and to a large extent, the energy production of our cells depends on it.
Although magnesium is not an element of the basic crystal structure of bone, it appears to be surface-bound.
Magnesium deficiency is a very common condition and can cause symptoms, such that the usual doctor does not consider them important.
Patients who are most often deficient in magnesium usually suffer from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hypertension.
60% of magnesium is found in bones and plays an important role in calcium absorption.
At the same time, magnesium keeps electrolyte levels in balance, promotes healthy neuromuscular function, and helps improve sleep quality, since recent research has shown that groups of patients who suffered from severe insomnia had significantly reduced levels of magnesium.
Magnesium is particularly useful in the elderly and in people with low stomach acidity.