Magnesium: The Missing Mineral

Magnesium: The Missing Mineral
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Conan Milner
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Minerals are key to a well-functioning body: Iron helps generate red blood cells; calcium builds bones; the dance of sodium and potassium ions delivers energy to cells.
Minerals fuel a spark vital to all organic life. Magnesium’s spark contributes to more than 300 enzymatic reactions—it’s a driving force behind muscle and nerve function, blood sugar balance, immunity, and more.
Conan Milner
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
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