Parents have a challenging job ensuring their kids get enough essential nutrients from foods.
Part of the challenge involves knowing enough about various vitamins, minerals, and how they work together. Magnesium, for example, works closely with calcium. Here’s why kids need it.
Magnesium for Mental Health
First of all, kids who don’t consume enough magnesium experience the same symptoms as adults: muscle twitches, muscle spasms, constipation, trouble sleeping, fatigue, irregular heartbeat, and irritability. These unpleasant symptoms can make it difficult for children to learn, play, and engage in everyday activities.