Magnesium is an extremely important mineral that is required for more than 300 chemical reactions in the body.

Magnesium supports the proper growth and maintenance of bones, the function of nerves, muscles, and many other parts of the body, and in the stomach, magnesium helps neutralise stomach acid and moves stools through the intestine.

Many people take magnesium to support overall general health and in particular they may find that magnesium may support mood, relaxation and sleep, bone health, muscle tension and pain, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, PMS, high cholesterol, migraines, constipation, leg cramps and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Magnesium play a vital part in the absorption of calcium for bone health as well, so if taken a calcium supplement for bone conditions such as osteoporosis, then taken a magnesium supplement should also be considered.