Magnesium Element
- 2. Submitted by Aqsa Fatima Id: 2021383649 Submitted to Dr. Rezwana Ahmed
- 3. CONTENTS What is Magnesium Essential or non essential, major or minor electrolyte Uses and requirements of Magnesium in our body Daily recommended intake of Magnesium Common food sources of Magnesium in Bangladesh The bad effect of overdose and overconsumption The bad effect of under dose and deficiency Conclusion
- 4. Magnesium is a chemical element with the symbol Mg and atomic number 12. Magnesium is a metal therefore on the periodic table it is found on the left with the metals. Magnesium metal is light, silvery-white, and relatively tough. The metal tarnishes slightly in air. Finely divided magnesium ignites upon heating in air, burning with a bright white flame . What is Magnesium?
- 6. Magnesium ion is an essential electrolyte It is also a major electrolyte It is a mineral which is needed by every cell of our body Essential or non-essential, major or minor electrolyte
- 7. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in our body It’s involved in over 600 cellular reaction It acts as the gatekeeper for the N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptors Magnesium helps our heart muscle cells relax Magnesium acts as a natural calcium blocker, helping our muscle cells relax after contracting It reduces the risk of heart diseases Also Magnesium may improve insulin function in type 2 diabetes Uses and requirements of Magnesium in our body
- 8. Daily recommended intake of Magnesium Age Male Female Pregnancy Lactation 1-3 Years 4-8 Years 9-13 Years 14-18 Years 19-30 Years 31 + Years 80 mg 130 mg 240 mg 410 mg 400 mg 420 mg 80 mg 130 mg 240 mg 360 mg 310 mg 320 mg 400 mg 350 mg 360 mg 360 mg 310 mg 320 mg
- 9. Common food sources of Magnesium in Bangladesh Pumpkin seeds Chia Seeds Almonds Cashews Peanuts Potato Yogurt Milk Banana Edamame Spinach
- 10. Fig: Food Sources of Magnesium
- 11. Nausea Diarrhea Low blood pressure Muscle weakness Fatigue Abdominal pain The bad effect of overdose and over consumption
- 12. Early signs Lose of Appetite Nausea Vomiting Fatigue Weakness Later signs Numbness Tingling Muscle contraction and cramps Seizures Personality changes Abnormal heart rhythms Coronary spasms The bad effect of under dose and deficiency
- 13. Getting enough magnesium is essential for maintaining good health. Without enough of this important mineral, our body can’t function optimally. CONCLUSION Thank you everyone for listening