Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Importance of magnesium


Hi guyz.. this is for our information to live healthy

How much Magnesium does a body need?

According to the National Research Council individuals need between three to four hundred milligrams of Magnesium daily to get the recommended allowances.
  • Adult males need about three hundred and fifty milligrams per day,
  • Adult women needing about two hundred and eighty milligrams that should increase to about four hundred and twenty for pregnant women and during breastfeeding.
They are a variety of illnesses that a person can develop if they do not take the correct amount of Magnesium on a daily basis.

  1. Musculo-Skeletal Issues- You can develop such illnesses as osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, and weakness, muscle spasm, tremors, and restlessness.
  2. Cardiovascular Disease- They are many types of cardiovascular diseases that can be linked to a lack of Magnesium in the body. These include atherosclerosis, cardiac arrhythmias, and vasospasm. Magnesium can be found in different types of nuts such as almonds and peanuts.
  3. Premenstrual Syndrome- Magnesium deficiency has been found to increase the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
  4. Psychiatric Issues- Individuals who suffer from irritability, depression, or bipolar disorders has been found to have lower levels of Magnesium.
  5. Neurological Issues- Individuals who suffer from migraine headaches, noise and pain sensitivity also have been known to experience low levels of Magnesium.
  6. Endocrine Issues- Magnesium plays a role in acting as a messenger for insulin. Magnesium is important in the secretion and function of insulin. It plays a key role in controlling the blood sugar levels in the body. It plays an important role in the prevention of diabetes. It also assists the body in turning blood sugar into energy, as key role in the formation of diabetes.

Guyz it is not too late for us to aware of our health condition. Take action now to live in peace and happy in future.

Source: ezinearticles

2 comments:

Keshi said...

**Psychiatric Issues

I must be so low on Magnesium LOL!

Keshi.

anits said...

hi keshi..u better take care of urself now itself k?!
tcare yah