Food supplements are essential allies for maintaining good health and reducing the risk of the most common diseases.
One of these increasingly sought-after options is magnesium citrate.
What is it about? A note on the AS website indicates that it is a preparation of magnesium in the form of salt with nitric acid in equal proportions.
Regarding its effects, the AS note takes information from the National Institute of Health (NIH) of the United States which specifies the following benefits.
- It has a mild laxative effect.
- Regulates acidity.
There are cereals enriched with magnesium citrate.- It contributes to the better functioning of the muscles and nervous system.
- Helps regulate blood pressure.
- It intervenes in the formation of bone mass and DNA.
- Strengthens the immune system.
- It keeps the heart beating.
- Helps regulate blood glucose levels.
To fulfill these functions, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition, as indicated on the AS website, recommends its consumption 250 mg per day in adults. This amount could be achieved by strengthening the diet with some specific products.
What foods have magnesium citrate
Here is the list published by the AS website with the alternatives rich in this mineral.
Fruit: banana, avocado, peach and dried apricot.
Banana is a good source of magnesium citrate Photo: iStock.Peanuts: walnuts and almonds.
Legumes: peas and soya (with all their derivatives).
Dairy products generally.
You can also get some fortified foods. As the cereals for breakfast.
Another option is the supplements specific ones found in pharmacies and which must be taken on medical indication.
It is always good to clarify that these suggestions are indicative and do not replace medical treatment.
Source: Clarin
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