What is the role of magnesium in our bodies, and what is magnesium used for in health care?
Dr. Hendel: Magnesium is absolutely essential to every cell in the body. Half of all the magnesium in our bodies is found in our bones, about 1 percent of it is found in the blood, and the rest is distributed throughout our muscles and other tissues. It plays important roles in maintaining the stability and integrity of our nerves and our cellular membranes, and it’s a necessary component for over 300 biochemical reactions. Due to its roles in nerves and muscles, magnesium is often used for support in these areas.
