Why supplement with Magnesium for nerve conditions?
Magnesium is a mineral closely associated with neuromuscular function, Magnesium deficiencies usually show up as nervousness, muscular tension, an inability to relax muscle post-work, irritability, over-stimulation and poor memory retention. Modern day diets are often low in Magnesium and the high stress style of some equines leads to an increased need for Magnesium. Areas with acid soils and soft water may not provide enough Magnesium in water and soil for the needs of performance horses. Magnesium works in close concert with Potassium(K) and Calcium(Ca) in cells, and a deficiency of Magnesium will often result in low interstitial K and the corresponding symptoms. The muscles are the main body store for Magnesium, and if there is a deficiency in the diet the body will draw Magnesium from the muscles. If enough is withdrawn, muscle Magnesium levels will drop and result in neuromuscular problems. Feed Quiessence if your horse can be described as one or more of the following : Nervous, t
