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7 Foods That Are High in Magnesium - Cleveland Clinic
Plus, how much magnesium does your body really need?
From the first cereal commercial you see as a kid, you learn that you need vitamins and minerals in abundance. Like magnesium, for one. “Your body needs it to function correctly,” says registered dietitian Anna Taylor, RD.
Here’s how to know if you’re getting enough — and what to eat to keep your levels up.
The benefits of magnesium
Magnesium is a real heavy hitter, Taylor says. It’s necessary for more than 300 enzymatic processes in the body, including:
Plus, how much magnesium does your body really need?
From the first cereal commercial you see as a kid, you learn that you need vitamins and minerals in abundance. Like magnesium, for one. “Your body needs it to function correctly,” says registered dietitian Anna Taylor, RD.
Here’s how to know if you’re getting enough — and what to eat to keep your levels up.
The benefits of magnesium
Magnesium is a real heavy hitter, Taylor says. It’s necessary for more than 300 enzymatic processes in the body, including:
- Normal daily functions, like muscle contraction and heart rhythm.
- Protein production.
- Blood sugar and blood pressure control.
- Bone health.
- Making DNA.
- Creating energy.
