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Nutrition 101: Magnesium
Published in May 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Recommended Intake
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- Males 19-30: 400 mg/day
- Males 31+: 420 mg/day
- Females 19-30: 310 mg/day
- Females 31+: 320 mg/day
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What's Magnesium for?
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- Assists in nerve and muscle function
- Involved in energy metabolism and controls blood sugar levels
- Regulates muscle contraction and blood clotting
- Maintains bone and teeth health
- Aids in the synthesis of proteins, fat, and nucleic acids
- Supports the immune system
- May help prevent and control hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease
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Best Food sources
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- Green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, “hard” tap water
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