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Magnesium (Mg)
 
Definition:
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  An essential element which influences many enzymes needed to produce cellular energy and nerve and muscle message transmission. It affects nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems. Magnesium is found mainly in bone, also in muscle and other tissues: deficiency can lead to neuromuscular and central nervous system irritability, muscle twitches and weakness. Magnesium excess has been found to result in mental depression and cardiac arrest.  
     


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