Magnesium is an essential mineral that has a hand in many vital
body functions, for example releasing energy, regulating body
temperature, building protein, and stabilizing bone. It is also
one of several nutrients that helps keep blood pressure within a
healthy range. And since magnesium is plentiful in vegetables,
legumes, and whole grains, it is easy to consume enough if you
are eating healthy food. Magnesium's functions include: -
Activating more than 300 enzymes (Enzymes are chemicals that
regulate a variety of body functions, including making body
proteins and causing muscle contractions.) - Aiding in the
metabolism of fat and carbohydrate to produce energy - Binding
with ATP to form "active ATP," which provides energy for almost
all metabolic reactions and processes - Ensuring proper nerve
and muscle function and keeping heart rhythm steady - Helping
synthesize nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and proteins, which are
the building blocks of body tissue - Giving structure to cell
membranes - Helping keep bone