Healthy Families Made Easy With Dr. Jason Jones

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body; in fact, it is the fourth most abundant.  This mineral is an essential cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that are involved in diverse biochemical reactions. These reactions impact a number of body processes, including: Cellular energy production and storage Protein synthesis DNA synthesis Bone metabolism Cardiac function Nerve signal transmission Blood pressure The conduction of signals between muscles and nerves Stabilization of cells However, less than 2% of Americans have been estimated to experience magnesium deficiency, also known as hypomagnesemia. The bad part is that it’s difficult to know you have a deficiency as symptoms don’t become obvious until your magnesium level becomes extremely low. According to the National Institute of Health, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for people between age 19 and 30 years old is: 400mg for males 310mg for females For people aged 31 and above, the RDA is: 420 for males 320 for female