Promotes bone health

Magnesium is necessary for bone health and the prevention of bone loss. In fact, your bones contain 50–60% of your body's magnesium.

Low levels of this mineral have been linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis, a disorder in which bones become brittle and weak. A three-year study of 358 people on hemodialysis (a treatment that helps eliminate waste and water from the blood) found that those who took the least magnesium had three times the number of fractures as those who consumed the most. Furthermore, a recent review of 12 research found that high magnesium intake was connected to increased bone mineral density in the hip and femoral neck, both of which are susceptible to fracture. While the majority of study has focused on calcium's role in bone health, magnesium is also necessary for healthy bone formation.