Why Magnesium is Essential to Your Health … And Why You’re Likely Not Getting Enough
Magnesium is an essential mineral, meaning people have to obtain it through diet because the body doesn’t produce an adequate amount of it on its own. “It’s found in all tissues in the body, but mainly in bones, muscles, and the brain,” said Dr. John Fulginiti, a surgeon who specializes in wound care and integrative medicine. “Magnesium is involved in hundreds of enzyme reactions in the body and is needed for cells to make energy and for many different chemical pumps to work. It’s also crucial for stabilizing membranes and relaxing muscles.”


