Practically nothing works without magnesium, as the substance is essential for providing energy in the body.

Strengthens bones and teeth

Magnesium is also required to build bones and teeth and stabilizes the body's cells. Without magnesium, no proteins can be produced in the body. The mineral is also necessary for the formation of genetic material and the release and effect of hormones and messenger substances in the body.

Magnesium is a true all-rounder. It helps us to cope with stress because it buffers stress reactions. It helps to control muscles and nerves by regulating the conduction of excitation between nerve cells and between nerve and muscle cells.

Magnesium is also important for brain function. Last but not least, the mineral is essential for heart function. In addition, the fat and carbohydrate metabolism only works with magnesium. Magnesium is a so-called essential nutrient.

This means that magnesium is vital for the body, but our organism cannot produce it itself. We need to consume sufficient amounts of magnesium every day with our food. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends a daily magnesium intake of 300 to 400 milligrams through food for healthy adults.

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency

If we do not consume enough magnesium, the body suffers from a magnesium deficiency, which can manifest itself in a wide range of symptoms. These include muscle cramps and tension, tics - short and involuntary muscle twitches - as well as nervousness, restlessness, headaches, stomach aches and even depressive moods.