MAGNESIUM The eighth most abundant element in the earth s

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MAGNESIUM

• The eighth most abundant element in the earths
  crust

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How it functions in body metabolism

• Approximately 50 of total body magnesium is
  found in bone. The other half is found
  predominantly inside cells of body tissues and
  organs. Only 1 of magnesium is found in blood,
  but the body works very hard to keep blood levels
  of magnesium constant.
• Magnesium helps regulate blood sugar levels,
  promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to
  be involve in energy metabolism and protein
  synthesis.
• Magnesium is excreted through the kidneys.
• Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical
  reactions in the body.
• Helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function,
  keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy
  immune system, and keeps bones strong

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Can it be synthesized by the human body or must
it come from other sources

• Magnesium is a mineral, so therefore just like
  calcium, magnesium must be absorbed through
  dietary intake.

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Food Sources

• Green vegetables such as spinach because the
  center of the chlorophyll molecule(which gives
  green vegetables their color)
• Legumes(beans and peas)
• Nuts and seeds
• Unrefined grains
• Tap water (varies according to the water supply)

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Daily Requirement (RDA)

• ADULT MEN 19 to 30 400mg
• 31 yrs and older 420mg
• ADULT WOMEN 19 to 30 310mg
• 31 yrs and older 320mg

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Deficiency/Disease Treatment

• Hypomagnesemia, resulting in low blood calcium
  levels, muscle cramps,spasms or seizures, nausea,
  weakness, irritability and confusion
• Chronic diseases such as heart disease, high
  blood pressure, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes
• Early signs of magnesium deficiency include loss
  of appetite, nausea,vomiting,fatigue,and weakness

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Fun Facts

• HARD water contains more magnesium than Soft
  water
• Craving chocolate? Take some magnesium to help
  take the cravings away

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CALCIUM

• The most abundant mineral in the human body.

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How it functions in body metabolism

• More than 99 of total body calcium is stored in
  the bones and teeth where it functions to support
  their structure. The remaining 1 is found
  throughout the body in blood, muscle, and the
  fluid between cells.
• Calcium is also critical for the normal
  transmission of nerve impulses. Calcium flows
  into nerve cells and stimulates the release of
  molecules called neurotransmitters.
• Calcium also plays the role in muscle
  contraction, healthy blood pressure, the
  initiation of blood clotting, and the regulation
  of various hormones and enzymes.

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Can it be synthesized by the human body or must
it come from other sources

• Your body needs calcium to build and maintain
  strong bones and teeth. You must absorb calcium
  every day from your dietary intake because your
  body does not make calcium

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Food Sources

• Food Calcium (mg)

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Daily Requirement (RDA)

• Males and females 9 - 18 years 1,300 mg
• Women and men 19 - 50 years 1,000 mg
• Pregnant or nursing women 1,300 mg
• Pregnant or nursing women 19 - 50 1,000 mg
• Men and women over 50 1,200mg

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DEFICIENCY/DISEASESTREATMENT

• OSTEOPOROSIS
• BONE FRACTURES
• CONVULSION
• MUSCLE SPASMS
• HEART FAILURE
• BLEEDERS DISEASE

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Fun Facts

• There is a widespread concern that Americans are
  not meeting the recommended intake for calcium.
  According to the Continuing Survey of Food
  Intakes of Individuals (CSFII 1994-96), the
  following percentage of Americans are not meeting
  their recommended intake for calcium
• 44 boys and 58 girls ages 6-11
• 64 boys and 87 girls ages 12-19
• 55 men and 78 of women ages 20