Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral. Magnesium plays many roles in the body. It promotes absorption and use of other minerals such as calcium, helps move sodium and potassium across the cell membranes, is involved in the metabolism of proteins and turns on essential enzymes. Magnesium helps bones grow and teeth to remain strong. It enables nerve impulses to travel through the body, keeps the body's metabolism in balance, and helps the muscles, including the heart, to work properly.