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Magnesium plays an important role in helping generate energy, as well as maintaining normal blood pressure, heart beat, and nutrient levels.

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Why is Magnesium Important?

Magnesium is a mineral and electrolyte that plays an essential role in over 300 chemical reactions in the body, including muscle relaxation, bone development, maintaining energy levels, and supporting cardiovascular health.1-5

Magnesium Deficiency

According to recent studies, over 50% of Americans are magnesium deficient.2,4,5. Inadequate intake of dietary magnesium may play a role in numerous conditions including insomnia, fatigue, irritability, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure.1-5 Fortunately, magnesium deficiency is easy to fix because there are many foods that contain this nutrient.

How to Get More Magnesium

Foods that have a significant amount of magnesium include nuts, seeds, whole grains, legumes (e.g. beans, lentils, peanuts), and dark leafy greens. Although having smaller amounts of magnesium, 100% orange juice can contribute to magnesium intake.

Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium has been studied for its role in depression, migraine headaches, type 2 diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases.1-5
  • Magnesium as a muscle relaxer: : Magnesium works as a natural muscle relaxer.2,3 For this reason, it may help with muscle cramps.
  • Magnesium for heart health: Magnesium is a vasodilator, which means it helps to open blood vessels to decrease blood pressure.2,3 Research has shown positive associations between higher intakes of magnesium and lower risk of hypertension, heart attack, and stroke.1-5

Did you know that magnesium is required by every cell in the human body? It’s essential for producing energy and proteins, activating enzymes, and repairing DNA.1-5

*Values based on a 2000 calorie diet. FDA rounding rules applied when calculating percent DV based upon 2018 rules. Information is not intended for labeling food in packaged form. Nutrient values may vary based on brand or product types.