Vitamins
Lacking energy, always getting sick? Are you getting enough vitamins and minerals? Vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B and minerals such as calcium and iron are crucial for a healthy life. The vitamins and minerals information pages provide you with crucial information about vitamins and minerals, such as which foods contain them, what they do, deficiency symptoms and more.
What is it:
Magnesium is found in high concentrations inside cells, namely those of the brain and heart. The average adult body contains around 20-28 g of magnesium with about 60 percent is present in the bones. The rest is in the muscle, soft tissue and body fluids.
What does it do:
Assist bone growth Aids function of nerves and muscles, including regulation of normal heart rhythm Conducts nerve impulses Works as a laxative in large doses Acts as antacid in small doses Strengthens tooth enamel Produces and transfers energy in the body Maintains healthy heart, bones, muscles and blood vessels Important in protein and carbohydrate metabolism Aids in the transport of substances across cell membranes Essential for the manufacture of genetic material Activates essential enzymes Helps transport sodium and potassium across cell membranes Influences calcium levels inside cells May help weaken the effects of lead poisoning May reduce kidney stones May be taken to treat heart disease
Symptoms of deficiency:
Following symptoms occur rarely: Muscle contractions, tremors and cramps Convulsions Confusion, delirium, memory and concentration difficulties Irritability Nervousness Skin problems Hardening of soft tissues Hypertension Arrhythmia Personality changes Anorexia Weakness, tiredness Vertigo Involuntary eye movements Unsteady gait Irregular heartbeat Palpitations Low blood sugar
Overdose/Cautions:
Severe nausea and vomiting, extremely low blood pressure, extreme muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, heartbeat irregularity, fluid retention, lethargy, flushing of the skin, renal failure : Discontinue use of mineral. Call physician immediately.
Natural food sources:
Almonds Ocean Fish Avocados Leafy, green vegetables Bananas Molasses Nuts Collards, beet greens Shrimp Dairy products Wheat germ Whole wheat bread Peanuts Baked beans Beet greens Brown rice Kidney beans, can Cashew nuts Spinach, boiled Chick peas Black eyed peas Artichokes Apricots, dried Sweetcorn Green peas Raisins Whole wheat pasta Avocado Oatmeal