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Interesting facts about magnesium

Magnesium occurs naturally, in sea water for example, or as a mineral: Along with potassium, sodium and calcium, magnesium is one of the most important essential minerals. It is involved in a number of bodily functions and is essential for our wellbeing.

Magnesium: Did you know?

Magnesium …

… is one of the most important cations (positively charged particles) and is a component of all living cells.
… is a mineral that is essential for life, and needs to be introduced into the body.
… affects a large number of enzymes involved for example in the production of energy or cell division.
… is contained in bones (around 60% of the total); 30% is found in other tissues such as the muscles.
… is present where ever calcium also occurs.

Magnesium and the human body

Magnesium: Functions and effects

Magnesium doesn’t just help keep our muscles and nerves working properly. Find out what other functions this vital mineral has in our body.

Your personal magnesium requirement

Age, sex and many other factors affect your daily magnesium requirement. Find out here what these are and how you can get your allowance as part of your daily routine.

What is your magnesium requirement?

Use our quick and easy-to-use requirement calculator to find out how much magnesium you should be taking every day.

Test your knowledge of magnesium

Do you know where magnesium occurs and what triggers a higher requirement? Take our test to check what you know about magnesium.

Magnesium and food

Foods that contain magnesium

A balanced diet is important to keep our bodies supplied with sufficient magnesium. Find out which foods have particularly high levels of magnesium.

Are you taking enough magnesium?

The human body can’t produce magnesium itself, so we have to take the mineral through our food. Use our calculator to find out roughly how much magnesium you are taking every day as part of your diet.

7 tips on taking magnesium

Maintaining a regular magnesium intake is good for your health and can prevent a deficiency. Find out here what you need to take into account.

Magnesium: Questions and answers

An adequate supply of magnesium is important for maintaining vital muscles and our wellbeing. See here for detailed answers to the most frequently asked questions.