Dr. M’s SPA Newsletter Volume 16 Issue 11 – Magnesium

Dr. M’s SPA Newsletter Volume 16 Issue 11 – Magnesium

Author: Dr. Chris Magryta, "Dr. M" May 7, 2026 Duration: 13:52
Screenshot Magnesium Magnesium is a major cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, less a supplement than a piece of physiologic infrastructure. It is required for energy production (ATP), insulin signaling, protein synthesis, blood pressure regulation, and proper muscle and nerve function, essentially touching every major system we care about. And it goes deeper: magnesium is necessary for the creation and protection of DNA and RNA and for the production of glutathione, one of our most important intracellular antioxidants/detox mechanisms. About half of our magnesium is stored in bone and most of the rest in soft tissues, with less than 1% circulating in the blood, tightly regulated by the kidneys, so the serum level we commonly measure is a very limited window into total body status.... Enjoy, Dr. M

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