Magnesium plays a major role in skeleton development. It also maintains healthy nerve and muscle membranes and is involved in the conversion of energy into food. Take magnesium if you lack energy or are stressed.
Magnesium helps the body process fat and protein, and is important for the secretion of parathyroid hormones. Magnesium helps the smooth muscle surrounding the lung to relax and so can be of help for asthma sufferers. Tension in the upper back, shoulders and neck may also indicate a shortage of magnesium, as may persistent under-eye twitching.
