Physiology of Magnesium
PHYSIOLOGY
* Involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Glycolytic enzymes active process, to oxidize glucose (phosphorylation suburbs). Activates many enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase, hexokinase, fructokinase, creatinine, phosphorylases, diphosphopyridine and phosphoglucomutase.
* Spoke in protein metabolism as a coenzyme in the synthesis that occurs in the cellular ribosome.
* Also taking part in the transfer of methyl groups (transmethylation) and the activation of formate. Cofactor in the carboxylation des reactions.
* Magnesium decreases central nervous system excitability. Participates with phosphorus in the reconstruction of nerve substance and its metabolism. Specific actions consist of magnesium inhibit the release of acetylcholine and counteract the oxidizing effect of potassium ions at the Endplate.
* Magnesium is the second cation of the intracellular environment has a fundamental participation in the electrolytic cell activity in the acid-base and redox phenomena. Play a key role in cellular respiration and cellular exchanges.
* The MG is essentially an intracellular catalyst and phosphorylases and phosphatases involved in the catalysis of ATP.
* Has stimulating action on intestinal peristalsis.
* Deodorizes feces.
* Regulates phosphocalcic ossification and balance. It is essential for calcium is set where it should not be deposited in the form of calculations. Regulates calcium levels by indirect action on the parathyroid. Decreases the solubility of calcium phosphate and increases the solubility of calcium carbonate.
* It is an internal and external antiseptic.
* It has anti-inflammatory and anti-infective action. It stimulates phagocytosis and is indispensable for the action of antibodies.
* The anti-inflammatory action has been extensively investigated by animal experimentation Delbet. We can say that generally increases the body’s defensive reactions against infectious attacks.
* Improved resilience to stress, cold, trauma, surgery. Improves mental function and resistance to fatigue. The hiperemotividad, anxiety and insomnia produce a discharge of intracellular magnesium.
* Rebalances the psyche and the vegetative system.
* You vagolytic action.
* It reduces the alkalinity of the blood and urine acidification.
* Increases resistance to avitaminosis C.
* For the magnesium into cells is essential that there pyridoxine or vitamin B6.
* It has pathophysiological significance in diabetic acidosis.
* It is important for normal excitability Moslem, like calcium. It stimulates the contractility of smooth muscle.
* Has an action on the circulatory system rebalancing and protective against heart attacks. Stimulates cardiac contractility. In vitro, retards blood clotting.
* It is a growth factor and a regenerator Tiul influencing anabolism.
* Increases bile secretion has colagoga and choleretic action.
* It is a hepatic drain.
* Is present in the pancreatic and intestinal juices.
* Participate in processes of anaphylaxis.
* Increases the resistance of the nails.
A psychic level, intake of magnesium produces a certain euphoria, and calm optimism, with a sense of having more energy. Reproductive activity and increases libido. Magnesium plays a key role in reactions that produce specific proteins from the genetic code. Magnesium helps to stabilize the double helix of DNA, neutralizing the charges on the phosphate groups of nucleotides which have a tendency to separate.
The selectivity of DNA replication is linked to the presence of Mg2 +, which can be incorporated into the DNA sequence of only deoxyribonucleotides. Magnesium is also involved in the preparation of RNA and RNA polymerase activity. The translation of the base sequence obtained from amino acid sequence is under the dependence of concentrations of magnesium and calcium.
NEEDS
recommended 350 mg / day for men, 300 mg / day for women, and 150 mg / day for young children.
During pregnancy and lactation the daily requirement is estimated at 400 milligrams.
A normal diet contains 200 to 400 mg / day, of which most are not absorbed and appear in the stool.
WHERE
Datil, beets, spinach, wheat, oats, potatoes, carrots, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, corn, barley, chestnuts, green beans, rice, cherries, orange, pear, peach, apricot, pollen.
LACK
Many authors have reported since the beginning of the century the damaging effects of a diet low in magnesium. Dr. Delbet devoted his life to studying these shortcomings. Later, many others followed this path. They have held international conferences including monographs on this subject. The role of nurturing and especially the influence of chemical fertilizers in the deficit of magnesium in soil-plant-animal-man is decisive.