Studies have shown that people with asthma have low levels of magnesium. So magnesium supplements has the potential to help open congested airways in asthmatic patients.
Recommended Daily Requirments of Magnesium
Children
1-3 years old: 80 milligrams 4-8 years old: 130 milligrams
9-13 years old: 240 milligrams
14-18 years old (boys): 410 milligrams
14-18 years old (girls): 360 milligrams
Adult females: 310 milligrams
Pregnancy: 360-400 milligrams
Breastfeeding women: 320-360 milligrams
Adult males: 400 milligram
Food high in magnesium: spinach, soy milk, nuts, beans, broccoli, tofu, whole grain cereal, whole wheat bread, okra, and plantains.
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