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Magnesium in diet   

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Alternative names:

Diet - magnesium

Definition:

Magnesium is a mineral that is essential in the daily diet.

Functions

Magnesium has several important metabolic functions. It plays a role in the production and transport of energy. Magnesium is important in the contraction and relaxation of muscles. It is involved in the synthesis of protein, and it assists in the functioning of certain enzymes in the body.

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