Nutritional Supplement Magnesium: An essential mineral. The chief function of magnesium is to activate certain enzymes, especially those related to carbohydrate metabolism. Another role is to maintain the electrical potential across nerve and muscle membranes. It is essential for proper heartbeat and nerve transmission. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency Many people suffer daily with Muscle Cramps, Anxiety, Spasms, Fatigue, Headaches, Irritability, Sleep-Disorders, Low Energy, Body-Tension. Other conditions are Backaches, Heart-Disorders, PMS, Muscle Tension, Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis, depression, Irregular-Heartbeat, Insomnia and others too numerous too mention. 90-95% of the population is deficient in magnesium. Magnesium is the most important mineral in the body because it activates over 300 processes in the body. These functions are energy production, muscle function, digestion, creation of new cells, bone formation, relaxation of muscles, the functioning of your heart, kidneys, the activation of B vitamins, adrenals, brain and nervous system. Deficiency of magnesium, to any extent, will interfere with any of these factors. If you run low on magnesium you can see how many things can go wrong. Dozens of processes are disturbed and many nutrients and minerals can not function properly and the body goes out of balance. Directions for use: 2 Tablespoons ( 30 ml), each dose should be kept in mouth for at least 10 seconds, gently swish and then swallow.