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Herb Atlas

Herbs, minerals, vitamins, adaptogens, and compounds — safety, dosage, interactions, and evidence in one place.

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All traditionsAyurvedaTCMJapanese KampoKorean MedicineUnani MedicineTibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa)Western Herbalism

Mineral

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral (atomic symbol Mg) required as a cofactor for numerous enzymes, particularly those involved in oxidative phosphorylation.

Strong Evidence