Puritans Pride Magnesium 500 mg / 100 Tablets / Item #005535

Essential to the mineralization of bone and supports bone healthPromotes muscle healthSupports sugar metabolismContains a three-month supply of tabletsAs we get older, we may become more mindful about keeping our bones strong and healthy. Magnesium plays a role in optimal bone support. At least half of the magnesium in your body lives in your bones, where it helps regulate calcium and is essential to mineralization.But beyond promoting healthy bones, Magnesium supports healthy muscles as well. It is needed for many reactions in the muscle, and plays a role in muscle contractions and nerve impulses.Findings in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey suggests that the diets of many Americans do not provide the recommended amounts of Magnesium. While foods such as spinach, black beans and potatoes are rich in Magnesium, older adults tend to take in less, and its absorption also decreases. A Magnesium supplement may help support your healthy lifestyle.