Magnesium Mg Atomic Number: 12 Atomic Weight: 24.3 ______________________________________________________________________________ Human Physiology: - RDA: 0.3g/day - Necessary for muscle and nerve function - Protein synthesis of 300 different enzymes - Production of energy - Heart health Prevalence: - 8th most abundant element Sources: - Nuts, soybeans - Wheat germ & bran - Legumes, seafood - Dark green vegetables, fruit - Hard water Deficiency: - Irregular heart beat, angina, heart failure, hypertension - Migraines - Insomnia - Seizures - Muscle and joint pain - Increased stomach acid - PMS - Dysmenohorrea Excess: - Dry skin - Decreased blood pressure - Fatigue, depression - Diarrhea - Joint/spinal degeneration, osteoporosis