Magnesium
Minerals
Type:
Major Minerals
Functions:
Bone mineralization, protein synthesis, enzymatic reactions, muscular contraction, nerve transmission
Deficiencies:
(Rare in non-disease state; prevalent in chronic alcoholism, renal dysfunction, hyperparathyroidism) Weakness, confusion, hypertension, arrhythmia, depressed pancreatic hormone secretion, growth failure, behavioral disturbances, muscle spasms
Toxicity:
Unknown
Recommended Intakes:
RDAs:
350 mg/day for adult males over age 18
280 mg for females over age 18
320 mg for adult females - pregnant
355 mg for females lactating 0-6 months
340 mg for females lactating 6 months+
400 mg for males ages 15-18
300 mg for females ages 15-18
270 mg for males ages 11-14
280 mg for females ages 11-14
170 mg for children ages 7-10
120 mg for children ages 4-6
80 mg for children ages 1-3
60 mg for infants ages 0.5-1.0
40 mg for infants ages 0-0.5
Food Sources:
Legumes, whole grain cereals, nuts, dark green vegetables, chocolate, mineral water