Here's what Jill Schmelke, Registered Nutritionist, has to say about magnesium: "Magnesium is involved in over 700 plus enzymatic reactions in the body but studies suggest that 75% of North Americans don’t meet their dietary requirements. And this statistic doesn’t take into account stress, chronic illness, processed food, alcohol (and other factors) that deplete magnesium. We get some magnesium from food, but soils are very depleted and so it is hard to get adequate amounts from food. Almost everyone could use a boost of bio-available magnesium to help balance their body. It helps: maintain normal nerve and muscle function (muscle cramps and spasms) supports a healthy immune system, keeps the heartbeat steady helps bones remain strong. helps adjust blood glucose levels aids in the production of energy and protein Recently, I had client who was able to stabilize an abnormal heart rhythm for 16 hrs by supplementing with magnesium! Magnesium is critical for muscle recovery and ke...