Magnesium is involved in the action of over 300 enzymes in the human body. It is therefore essential for the proper functioning of our cells and tissues. Magnesium deficiencies are common and difficult to detect because they require advanced assessments to overcome the fact that blood levels tend to be stable even in cases of deficiency. Dietary sources are primarily nuts, seafood, and whole grains.

Magnesium is essential for energy metabolism; for energy production and the body's ability to metabolize nutrients. Magnesium deficiency can therefore cause symptoms of weakness or fatigue. Having good magnesium levels makes it easier to achieve good daily energy levels. It can also promote sleep and allow you to be better rested.

Muscles, such as the heart, contain a lot of magnesium for energy production, but also to ensure good progression of muscular performance. A lack of magnesium can cause muscle cramps. Practicing a sport, or physical activity in general, increases daily magnesium requirements by up to 20%. It is therefore important to have good levels of magnesium for muscle health and sports practice.

It is important to know that 50% of the human body's magnesium is stored in the bones. Bones serve as a reservoir of magnesium, but it also plays a structural role. Magnesium is essential for the proper absorption of calcium and its fixation in the bones. Thus, magnesium deficiencies can impair both the ability to absorb calcium and also the ability to properly utilize it within the bones. A severe deficiency can therefore lead to poor utilization elsewhere in the human body, such as increasing the risk of calcification in other tissues.

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