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Magnesium

Magnesium makes up part of your bones. It is needed to release parathyroid hormone to keep blood calcium levels normal.

Some of the best food sources for Magnesium are nuts, dried beans, crabmeat, spinach, wheat germ, wheat bran, chocolate.

The daily requirement is 400 mg.

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