Patrick Morris, Communications Manager, Fortitech Premixes01.16.14
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit with Dr. Russ Hazen, Raw Materials and Innovations Specialist for Fortitech Premixes, by DSM to discuss the role of magnesium in our everyday health. Here’s what I learned …
Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses, muscular activity, temperature regulation, detoxification reactions and for the formation of healthy bones and teeth. It is involved in energy production and the synthesis of DNA and RNA. According to several areas of research, it is also necessary in the following areas:
Blood Pressure: Magnesium can lower elevated blood pressure. However, the effect is usually only moderate, and thus magnesium should not be viewed as a primary treatment for hypertension.
Bone: Magnesium is involved in calcium metabolism, the synthesis of vitamin D and the integrity of skeletal bone-crystal formation.
Cardiovascular Function: Magnesium influences many aspects of cardiovascular health. It decreases platelet stickiness, helps thin the blood, blocks calcium uptake and relaxes blood vessels.
Enzyme Activity: Magnesium is a cofactor for oxidative phosphorylation in the production of ATP. It is essential for the production and transfer of energy for protein and lipid synthesis, contractility of muscle and nerve transmission.
Heart Disease: Adequate magnesium intake reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and increases the rate of survival following a heart attack. If intravenous magnesium is given during the early stages of a heart attack, it results in a 70% decrease in deaths within one month following the event.
Metabolism: Magnesium is required for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, as well as activity related to calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C. It is vital for the health of nervous and muscular tissues throughout the body.
Teeth: Magnesium helps to bind calcium to tooth enamel, thus creating a barrier to tooth decay.
Many people do not ingest sufficient levels of magnesium, with the most common dosage being 400 mg/day for an adult. This mineral should be of great interest to a food or beverage manufacturer looking to add value to their products through nutrient fortification.
For additional information on magnesium, as well as other minerals and their benefits when incorporated into a custom nutrient premix, please visit the Fortitech Premixes website at www.fortitechpremixes.com, or contact us directly at 518-372-5155.
Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses, muscular activity, temperature regulation, detoxification reactions and for the formation of healthy bones and teeth. It is involved in energy production and the synthesis of DNA and RNA. According to several areas of research, it is also necessary in the following areas:
Blood Pressure: Magnesium can lower elevated blood pressure. However, the effect is usually only moderate, and thus magnesium should not be viewed as a primary treatment for hypertension.
Bone: Magnesium is involved in calcium metabolism, the synthesis of vitamin D and the integrity of skeletal bone-crystal formation.
Cardiovascular Function: Magnesium influences many aspects of cardiovascular health. It decreases platelet stickiness, helps thin the blood, blocks calcium uptake and relaxes blood vessels.
Enzyme Activity: Magnesium is a cofactor for oxidative phosphorylation in the production of ATP. It is essential for the production and transfer of energy for protein and lipid synthesis, contractility of muscle and nerve transmission.
Heart Disease: Adequate magnesium intake reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and increases the rate of survival following a heart attack. If intravenous magnesium is given during the early stages of a heart attack, it results in a 70% decrease in deaths within one month following the event.
Metabolism: Magnesium is required for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, as well as activity related to calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C. It is vital for the health of nervous and muscular tissues throughout the body.
Teeth: Magnesium helps to bind calcium to tooth enamel, thus creating a barrier to tooth decay.
Many people do not ingest sufficient levels of magnesium, with the most common dosage being 400 mg/day for an adult. This mineral should be of great interest to a food or beverage manufacturer looking to add value to their products through nutrient fortification.
For additional information on magnesium, as well as other minerals and their benefits when incorporated into a custom nutrient premix, please visit the Fortitech Premixes website at www.fortitechpremixes.com, or contact us directly at 518-372-5155.
