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The adult human body contains about 25 grams of this nutrient. Over 60% of this nutrient in the body is found in the skeleton, about 27% in muscle, 6%-7% is found in other cells, and less than 1% is found outside of cells. This nutrient is involved in more than 300 essential metabolic reactions such as energy production, metabolic reactions such as synthesis of essential molecules, structural roles, cell signaling, and cell migration. The metabolism of carbohydrates and fats to produce energy requires numerous magnesium-dependent chemical reactions, and this nutrient is also required for a number of steps during nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) and protein synthesis. Glutathione, an important antioxidant, requires this nutrient for its synthesis. It also plays a structural role in bone, cell membranes, and chromosomes, and is required for the active transport of ions, like potassium and calcium across cell membranes. Through its role in ion transport systems, this nutrient affects the conduction of nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and normal heart rhythm. Calcium and magnesium levels in the fluid surrounding cells affect the migration of different cell types. Such effects on cell migration may be important in 'wound healing". Interactions do occur with other minerals and vitamins, as high doses of zinc in supplementation form apparently interferes with the absorption of this nutrient, and large increases in the intake of dietary fiber have been found to decrease utilization in some studies. Dietary protein may also affect this nutrients absorption, which may also cause a deficiency. The active form of vitamin D (calcitroil) may slightly increase intestinal absorption of this nutrient. The even distribution that liquid vitamins and minerals provides will assist in these functions, as this nutrients absorption does not seem to be calcitroil-dependent as is the absorption of calcium and phosphate. Deficiency of this nutrient in healthy individuals who are consuming a balanced diet is quite rare because it is abundant in both plant and animal foods and because the kidneys are able to limit urinary extraction of this nutrient when intake is low. However, there are conditions that increase the risk of deficiency such as gastrointestinal disorders such as chronic diarrhea, Chrohn's and celiac disease, and renal disorders such as diabetes mellitus that may result in urinary loss of this nutrient.
Chronic alcoholism, because of poor dietary intake, may also increase urinary loss and may result in a deficiency. Because this nutrient is part chlorophyll, the green leafy pigments in plants and green leafy vegetables are rich in this nutrient. Unrefined grains and nuts also have high content. Good food sources include 100% bran cereal, oat bran, shredded wheat, brown rice, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, lima beans, spinach (frozen), Swiss chard (chopped), okra (frozen), molasses (blackstrap), bananas, and 1% milk. Supplements are available as oxide, gluconate, chloride, and citrate salts, as well as amino acids chelates, including magnesium aspartate. Magnesium hydroxide is used as an ingredient in several antacids. There are several very good brands of liquid vitamins and mineral supplements available that can help this nutrients functions.
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