Name

Magnesium

Action

An important mineral. Essential for the use of Vitamin B1 & B6, a deficiency of which affects the nervous system. Vasodilator, platelet inhibitor. Works with other vitamins & minerals to control many functions e.g. the water balance within the cells, a deficiency may lead to brittle bones, Pre-menstrual Tension, Oedema, heart disease, muscle cramps, palpitations, hand & limb tremors, depression, low energy, chronic fatigue. Absorption is blocked by the Contraceptive Pill & a high fat or high dairy intake.

Uses

Detoxification, Fluid Balance, Energy Levels, Health Bones & Skin.

Food Source

Most foods, nuts, pulses, wholemeal & a large number of herbs such as

Found In

CELLULoss, MAXvits, BONEfood, SUGARnorm

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
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