Magnesium - Substances Enhanced by

Introduction

This section outlines the substances whose production or function is enhanced in the presence of optimal levels of Magnesium.

Amino Acids

 Magnesium may help to stabilize (preserve) Creatine Phosphate during Exercise. 

 Magnesium is a cofactor for the conversion of L-Dopa to Dopamine.

 Magnesium is an essential cofactor for the conversion of Methionine to S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe).

 Magnesium may enhance the function of Tryptophan. 

Carbohydrates

 Magnesium activates Enzymes that are important for Carbohydrates metabolism.  ^[1]

 Magnesium may improve the body's utilization of Glucose.  ^[2]

 Magnesium may facilitate the storage and release of Glycogen.

 Magnesium is a cofactor for Hyaluronan Synthase, the enzyme that catalyzes the production of Hyaluronic Acid.

Enzymes

Magnesium is a cofactor for more than 300 Enzyme processes within the human body (including those that involve Energy utilization).

 Magnesium is a cofactor for Adenyl Cyclase.

 Magnesium is a cofactor for Alkaline Phosphatase.

 Magnesium may increase the activity of Alpha-Secretase.  ^[3]

 Magnesium is a cofactor for Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT).

 Magnesium is an essential element of Delta-6 Desaturase.  ^[4]

 Magnesium is a cofactor for Hyaluronan Synthase.

 Magnesium is a cofactor for N-acetyl Transferase.  ^[5]