Don't mean to go off topic- Cleaning out old files-ran across this article. Is
this true???? How much and what kind of Magnesium should be taken??? Thank
you so much in advance.
MAGNESIUM
Magnesium is often called the anti-stress mineral because it has a calming
effect when taken. Its soothing properties induce restful sleep. It is very
much needed by the person who has a hyperactive nervous system, or one who is
hot-tempered, overly active, or agitated. Magnesium is part of bones and cells,
especially the smooth cells of arteries. It protects the arterial fining from
stress caused by sudden blood pressure changes. Magnesium assists in the
absorption of calcium and potassium. Over 300 enzymes need magnesium to
function properly. It has also been called the circulatory mineral because of
its regulating effect on muscle contraction. Magnesium helps the body to
utilize vitamins B6, C, and E. When combined with B6 it helps to reduce and
dissolve calcium phosphate stones. Magnesium is so important that the brain
stores twice as much magnesium as other body tissues - this is a "safety
supply" to have in the event of a drop in the magnesium reserves. Magnesium
combats acids, toxins, gases, and impurities in the body. It makes tissues
limber, elastic, youthful, and supple. It is a natural laxative for the bowels.
Possible Signs of Deficiency:
1. Person may seem nervous
2. Increased cravings for sugar and sweet foods
3. Constipation
4. Many heart conditions, including arrhythmia, angina pain, congestive
heart failure, heart attacks (without magnesium, arteries, especially in the
heart and
brain, tense up)
5. Strokes,
6. Hypertension,
7. High LDL cholesterol levels.
8. Migraine headaches,
9. Poor concentration
10. Irritability and nervousness, caused by poor transmission of
nerve and muscle impulses.
11. Spasmodic pains in women during monthly cycle
The following deplete magnesium:
Stress-diuretics-fluoride--refined flour-chemotherapy-too much
sugar-antibiotics-large amounts of protein-high fat foods decrease absorption
of magnesium, as do foods high in oxalic acid (such as almonds, cocoa, spinach
and tea)
Foods high in magnesium include:
yellow corn and yellow corn meal,apples, dried soybeans and soy milk sunflower
seeds, parsley, oats, cabbage, whole wheat
References:
The How to Herb Book
Nutritional Herbology,
Prescription for Nutritional Healing
The Chemistry of Man
