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[0] Magnesium [1] Magnesium helps muscles and nerves function, steadies the heart rhythm, and keeps bones strong. It also helps the body create energy and make proteins. [3] Toxicity caused by high dietary intake of magnesium can be somewhat offset by kidneys that are healthy and functioning well. [4] Magnesium, copper, iron and calcium all compete for absorption, so too much of one can lead to low blood levels of the others. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/242626-do-some-vitamins-inhibit-absorption-of-other-vitamins/#ixzz2EoCLC457 [5] When you eat foods containing oxalic acid, this substance can interfere with the absorption of minerals in those foods, such as calcium, magnesium and potassium. Oxalic acid also can combine with minerals in the body, creating oxalate crystals that may cause problems for people prone to kidney stones or gout. Leafy green vegetables contain high amounts of oxalic acid, also beans, star fruit, buckwheat, almonds, cashews, black and white pepper, poppyseeds and ginger. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/84477-oxalic-acid-foods/#ixzz2EoGIrcxO [6] You get magnesium from whole grains and whole-grain breads, nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables, potatoes, beans, avocados, bananas, milk, and chocolate (yes, chocolate!). [2] 
A deficiency of magnesium may manifest with tremors, muscle spasms, convulsions, neurchiatric disturbances, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypertension. Another deficiency in magnesium directly and indirectly affects cardiac function through its effect on potassium, sodium, and calcium concentrations in cells and surrounding fluids.
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