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Magnesium Rich Foods - Slideshow

Developed by Mita Majumdar, M.Sc. | Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Mar 28, 2014

Magnesium

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Magnesium, Magnesium Rich Foods
is a mineral that is essential for growth, development, and maintenance of our bones, teeth, and red blood cells. Adult males, pregnant women, and 14 to 18 year old boys require on an average 400mg of magnesium daily. Women and teenage girls need around 310mg to 360mg of magnesium and children need 80mg to 240mg of magnesium daily as they grow older. Benefits of magnesium rich foods are many -

- supports bone health and muscle health and supports the functioning of nervous system,

- enables energy production

- supports the functioning of calcium and potassium

-decreases risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome

- promotes mental clarity

- prevents osteoporosis

- helps fight chronic pain and fatigue

- improves symptoms of asthma

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Magnesium

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Nuts and seeds

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Legumes

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All leafy greens

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Fruits

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Vegetables

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Whole grains

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Fish

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Red meats

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Tofu

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Dark chocolate


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