Magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, is found in bone, the cells of body tissues, organs, and blood. Essential to more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, magnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps the heart rhythm steady, supports immunity, helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and keeps bones strong. It may assist in the prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Most dietary magnesium comes from vegetables, particularly dark green, leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard and spinach. Other good sources include mustard greens, summer squash, broccoli, blackstrap molasses, halibut, turnip greens, pumpkin seeds, and peppermint.

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