Magnesium is an essential mineral that accounts for about 0.05% of the body’s total weight. Nearly 70% of the body’s supply is located in the bones, together with calcium & phosphorus, while 30% is found in cellular fluids & some soft tissue. Some 30%-40% of ingested dietary magnesium is absorbed, while the rest is excreted in the faeces. • It promotes healthy muscles• It is involved with several hundred enzymatic reactions connected with energy & cardiovascular production• It helps to regulate acid/alkali balance• It works with calcium to aid strong teeth & bones• It promotes absorption & metabolism of vitamin C & the minerals calcium, phosphorus, sodium & potassium Magnesium helps promote the absorption & metabolism of other minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium & potassium. It also helps utilise the B complex vitamins, vitamin C & vitamin E in the body. It aids in bone growth & is necessary for proper functioning of muscles. The following factors either inhibit your absorption of or increase your loss of magnesium:• A diet high in refined carbohydrates • Consumption of large quantities of tea, coffee, alcohol or table salt • Calcium supplementation