what is magnesium?

Question

like what do we use magnesium for everyday?

Answer 1

It is a metal - it is used in metal alloys
It is also used to settle upset stomachs as in milk of magnesia medicine

Answer 2

This is one in a series of fact sheets containing information to help you select foods that provide adequate daily amounts of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber as you follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The Guidelines are -

Eat a Variety of Foods
Maintain Desirable Weight
Avoid Too Much Fat, Saturated Fat, and Cholesterol
Eat Foods with Adequate Starch and Fiber
Avoid Too Much Sugar
Avoid Too Much Sodium
If You Drink Alcoholic Beverages, Do So in Moderation
[If you are taking cholesterol reducing drugs, Click here]
WHAT IS MEANT BY A GOOD FOOD SOURCE?

A good food source of magnesium contains a substantial amount of magnesium in relation to its calorie content and contributes at least 10 percent of the U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance (U.S. RDA) for magnesium in a selected serving size. The U.S. RDA for magnesium is 400 milligrams per day. (The U.S. RDA given is for adults, except pregnant or lactating women, and children over 4 years of age.)

Answer 3

Magnesium ( Mg ) is a metal which when lit burns with a bright flame. This property of magnesium is made use of in fire crackers( specially the sparkles).

Answer 4

Apart from being a metal, it is also crucially important for our bodies. Many enzymes need magnesium to function properly. That's why we need to get enough magnesium with our food . . .

Answer 5

Plants use it for food, and we eat plants.Facts about magnesium:
12 protons, 12 neutrons, 12 electrons,written as Mg,atomic # 12,Atomic weight 24.3050, has 3 shells, an S orbital, electron configuration is 1s2,2s2,2p6,3s2,