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|Articles|April 12, 2022
Daily OTC Pearl: Magnesium 400 mg
Author(s)Saro Arakelians, PharmD
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OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Magnesium 400 mg
Indication: Magnesium helps with nerve support, healthy bones, and heart function improvement.
Insight:
- Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body and plays a key role in many bodily functions, including support for nerve, muscle, and heart function.
- Magnesium also supports healthy bones and teeth and helps convert food into cellular energy.
- Direction: Take 1 tablet a day.
- Provides 400 mg of magnesium.
- Supports healthy bones and teeth.
- Essential in converting food into cellular energy.
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