According to the USA Department of Health, National Institutes of Health (NIH), magnesium intake is absolutely essential for over 300 reactions in the body including protein synthesis, cell energy production, the synthesis of DNA and RNA, and the synthesis of the body’s main antioxidant called glutathione.
The USA Department of Health (NIH) states that: “The best forms of magnesium to consume are those forms that are soluble and more completely absorbed from the intestines. The risk of magnesium deficiency is increased in older adults. Magnesium deficiency may be a factor in diseases such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, migraine headaches and stroke”.
