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Magnesium is a mineral that is ubiquitous in nature and is especially plentiful in green vegetables, cereal, grain, nuts, and legumes. It is the fourth most abundant mineral element in the human body, following calcium, sodium and potassium.

Magnesium is essential to the functioning of the human body because it transmits nerve impulses, causes the contraction of muscles and is integral to healthy development of teeth and bones. It is required for the proper function of approximately 300 enzymes in the human body. Functions as diverse as blood pressure regulation, muscle contraction, heart rhythm stabilization, and nervous system communication are all magnesium-dependent processes.

Magnesium participates in numerous life-essential processes that occur both inside and outside cells. It is a constituent of the chlorophyll in green plants and is necessary in the diet of animals and humans.

Magnesium is believed to relieve cerebral blood vessel spasm, increasing blood flow to the brain. Because magnesium is so helpful for the heart it should be an essential nutrient in helping to prevent hypertension before it begins and to treat it naturally without drugs. If magnesium were properly included in the mainstream medical approach to hypertension, it could possibly save people hundreds and health-care systems millions of dollars a year, not to mention lives. Interestingly studies have shown that between 6.9% and 11% of hospitalized patients and 65% of patients in intensive care units may have magnesium deficiency (Gullestad et al., 1991-1992; Klein, 1994).

Magnesium is vital for making sure that calcium is used properly by the body. Between 50% - 60% of magnesium in the body is found in bone. It also helps the body break down carbohydrates and control insulin and is even sometimes used to treat symptoms of constipation in irritable bowel syndrome sufferers. However it should be noted that magnesium supplements are not the same as milk of magnesia.

Commenting on the effectiveness of magnesium when combined with the mineral calcium for PMS symptoms Dr. Emily Kane writes: “The other critical PMS nutrient is magnesium, 400-800 mg daily, best at night. Magnesium is not only a highly effective smooth muscle relaxant and gentle laxative, it is also required for the formation of the brain chemicals dopamine, GABA and serotonin. Deficiencies of each of these neurotransmitters have been implicated in some symptoms of PMS, particularly depression. Magnesium deficiency, more common in women with increased levels of stress, is known to cause water retention and depression. Magnesium also helps to control blood sugar fluctuations, and plays an essential role in fat metabolism.”

Finally, I have seen the calcium/magnesium combo work in about 20 minutes for severe menstrual cramps pain, and it is highly recommended.

Keith M Henry is the Director of phase 3ministries, based in Orlando FL. He is medical missionary herbalist, and Naturopathic doctor candidate. Download your free copy of his report, Emergency Herbal Medicine, HERE. It may very well save your life
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