fight cholesterol and high blood pressure
11. Type 2 diabetes
Breaking down blood sugars is another of magnesium’s jobs in the human body. “People with higher amounts of magnesium in their diets tend to have a lower risk of developing diabetes,” says the NIH. Research is ongoing to determine whether magnesium therapy can be used in diabetes treatment.
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12. Depression, anxiety, confusion or personality changes
