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Magnesium and it’s role in women’s health
Did you know that magnesium is an essential nutrient needed for over 300 biochemical reactions within the body including supporting heart health, energy production, muscle relaxation, helps turn glucose into energy enabling your brain to work with clarity and focus, and support blood sugar balance. Magnesium is also essential for the production of steroid hormones such as Testosterone, DHEA, Progesterone and oestrogen. It has been shown to enhance glutathione production, prevent telomere shortening and reduce oxidative stress – slowing down the aging process. Magnesium helps to convert an amino acid called tryptophan into the important mood-boosting hormone serotonin. Serotonin also makes melatonin, which is needed for good quality sleep. Magnesium…
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