Magnesium
Found in: Spinach, black beans, peas, and almonds
Magnesium may be one of the most important minerals for good health. Besides enhancing some 300 enzyme-related processes in the body, magnesium may help to prevent or combat many chronic diseases.
Benefits
- Magnesium is involved in energy production, nerve function, muscle relaxation , and bone and tooth formation.
- In conjunction with calcium and potassium, magnesium regulates heart rhythm; It also plays a role in the production and use of insulin.
- Magnesium helps to prevent and treat heart disease. Studies show that the risk of dying of a heart attack is lower in areas with ‘hard’ water, which contains high levels of magnesium.
- Those with the lowest magnesium levels had a 94% greater chance of developing the disease than those with the highest levels.
