-2%
Magnesium is an essential mineral that:
- Supports over 600 cellular reactions in the body.
- Contributes to bone health and muscle function.
- Helps maintain proper brain and heart function.
- Prevents or controls convulsions by reducing neuromuscular excitability.
- Does not adversely affect the fetus or neonate when used as directed in pregnancy-related conditions such as eclampsia.
Absorption and Distribution:
- Absorption occurs in the small intestine (24-76%).
- Protein binding in serum: ~20% (mostly to albumin and globulin).
- Primarily excreted via the kidneys.
