7 Conditions Magnesium Can Help With

Story by Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH writing for Health

Magnesium is a mineral involved in many body processes, including mineral absorption, energy production, muscle and nerve function, and DNA production. Over half of the magnesium in the body is located in the bones, while the rest is found in soft tissue.

Your body does not naturally make magnesium, so you need to consume it through your diet or with supplements. Foods containing magnesium include green leafy vegetables, fortified breakfast cereals, seeds, nuts, and certain dairy products.

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