MAGNESIUM
WHAT IS magnesium?
Magnesium is needed, among other things, to produce protein in the human body, for the metabolism of calcium and for normal nerve system and muscle function.
hOW MUCH DO WE NEED?
Public sources recommend that adult females have an intake of 280 milligrams per day and adult males 350 milligrams.
plant-based magnesium
In plan-based and vegan food magnesium is found mainly in legumes, leafy green vegetables and whole grains. We also get magnesium through the water we drink to some extent depending on the overall composition of your drinking water.
good to know
Deficiency of magnesium is very uncommon.
Disclaimer – please note that we are not in any way experts in nutrition, all information above is translated summaries of information available on the Swedish National Food Administration’s (Livsmedelsverket) webpage.
