Magnesium is a mineral necessary for life and about half of your magnesium is concentrated bone.

          Magnesium is necessary for good muscle function.

          A magnesium deficiency can cause:

               muscle twitching           cramps          muscle tension                                       muscle soreness
               back aches                   neck pain       tension headaches                                  TMJ problems
               muscle weakness          trembling       cramps in the toes, feet, legs, or fingers

         Magnesium deficiency can cause chest tightness that makes a patient feel like she can not take a deep breath.

         Magnesium is necessary for good mental health.

         A magnesium deficiency can cause:

               nervousness                  irritability               insomnia                     depression
               confusion                     apprehension          a sensitivity to noise

          Magnesium deficiency could be a factor in connective tissue disorders. The TMJ and mitral valve are both made primarily out of connective tissue.

          Many patients with TMJ problems often have mitral valve prolapse,attention deficit disorder,migraines,fibromyalgia,asthma and allergies.

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