Magnesium is an essential dietary mineral that the body uses as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems.[1]
What magnesium does in the body
As an essential dietary mineral, magnesium acts as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems involved in processes such as energy production, protein synthesis, and normal muscle and nerve function.[1]
References
Magnesium - Health Professional Fact Sheet.NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.Retrieved 2026-06-18.Government health fact sheetView source →
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