Magnesium is an essential mineral. It's needed for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Found in soil, the reality is that today's soils tend to have lower magnesium content than in the past, with less of the mineral being passed on to us through our diet.
In this gallery, we dig into magnesium: how you can tell if you're deficient, and how you can consume more. Click on to find out why you need magnesium now.