Find out how this powerhouse mineral helps us stay healthy every day with our guide to the benefits of magnesium
Magnesium is a vital mineral that our body uses in more than 300 of its chemical processes, including muscle and nervous system function and extracting energy from food. In fact, there are so many more benefits of magnesium, from better sleep to improved mood.
2. Improves moodMagnesium has been linked with improved mood, as it helps to regulate hormones such as serotonin and melatonin, the ‘feel good hormone’ and the ‘sleepy hormone’. 4. Supports bone healthEhsani says magnesium can help keep our skeletons healthy. “Magnesium is a major component of the bone and the majority of the body’s magnesium is stored in the bone,” she says. “Consuming a diet rich in magnesium is important and studies have found that it leads to greater bone mineral density.”
She adds: “It can also improve exercise tolerance in those with stable coronary artery disease. It has been calculated that adding magnesium to drinking water would reduce mortality by 30-35%. Low magnesium levels are associated with accelerated atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries.”
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