Understanding How Minerals Contribute to Optimal Immune Function

Table 1

General physiological functions of magnesium.

General physiological functions of magnesium [7–9]	Plays a significant role in intracellular signaling, membrane function, and enzyme activation
	Serves as a significant cofactor for numerous enzymes
	It contributes to the production of enzymes and hormones as well as the synthesis and replication of RNA and DNA
	Has a major role in oxidative phosphorylation, muscular contraction, and other metabolic processes
	Maintains the integrity of membrane components and their potential
	Through the control of iron transporters, it regulates ion transmembrane mobility