Beneficial Effects of Magnesium Supplementation

Authors

Renea L. Beckstrand, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Jann S. Pickens, Brigham Young University - Provo

Keywords

magnesium, supplementation, benefits

Abstract

Magnesium is an essential mineral necessary for optimal cellular health and well-being. Many adults in the United States fail to get recommended amounts of magnesium from their diets. Even so, symptoms of magnesium deficiency are rarely seen; however, maintaining normal body stores could be preventative against common diseases.

Original Publication Citation

Beckstrand, R. L., & Pickens, J. (2011). Beneficial effects of magnesium. Journal of Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (JEBCAM), 26(3), 181-189.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Beckstrand, Renea L. and Pickens, Jann S., "Beneficial Effects of Magnesium Supplementation" (2011). Faculty Publications. 5312.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/5312

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2011-04-17

Permanent URL

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/8046

Publisher

Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine

Language

English

College

Nursing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Full Professor

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