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What Does Magnesium Do For The Body?

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    Its one of the most common minerals in the body and some of its functions in the body are:

    • plays a vital role in energy production because it is involved in around 300 enzyme reactions

    • In cell reproduction plays a role in the development of nucleic acids and proteins

    • Muscle relaxation by opposing calcium ions and also prevents calcium ions from entering the heart.

    • Important in nerve function as it effects the sodium pumps of cells to operate.

    • Has a regulatory effect on the parathyroid hormone.
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