In a multi-part series, I will highlight some issues regarding the mineral Magnesium, sometimes lacking in the modern diet and causing a lot of discomfort, especially if you're into serious training!
Magnesium is the fourth most common mineral in the body and second only to potassium inside
the cell. It acts as a co-factor in more than 300 enzyme pathways including energy metabolism and nucleic acid synthesis (DNA, RNA).
Its involvement is pervasive and includes bone structure, muscle contraction, nerve cell activity, heart muscle function, hormone receptor binding, blood clotting, calcium channel regulation, membrane electrolyte balance, neurotransmitter release and vasomotor tone. Its antagonism
to calcium has led to it being called “nature’s calcium channel blocker”.
Despite its importance, magnesium is the nutrient that is most lacking in the British diet,
apart from potassium. Magnesium deficiency is rarely life threatening, but it can reduce quality of life through a plethora of minor health complaints such as headaches, cramps, palpitations and muscle twitches.
More to follow.......
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