Better Nutrition magazine Presents Magnesium The Missing Link to Better Health * Prevent Heart Disease, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and More! * The Ultimate Multi-Tasking Mineral Contents Introduction: Magnesium Overview.......................4 Chapter One: The Stress Mineral...........10 Chapter Two: Heart Disease.....14 Chapter Three: Healthy Women and Children.....................20 Chapter Four: The Foundational Nutrient for Athletes......26 Selected References................................31 Magnesium The Master Mineral Dubbed the multi-tasking mineral, magnesium is a critical but often overlooked nutrient for the prevention of asthma, diabetes, heart disease, insomnia, migraines, osteoporosis, and more. That"s not surprising since magnesium plays a key role in over 325 enzyme reactions in the body-from energy production to cholesterol control. But as important as magnesium is for optimum health, up to 80 percent of Americans suffer from a deficiency. Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, helps you understand why you may be deficient and how low magnesium levels impact your overall health. She also gives you the tools you need to naturally enhance your body"s magnesium stores through smart supplementation and a magnesium-rich diet. Published by: Active Interest Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-935297-41-3