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