Magnesium

A mineral that acts as a cofactor for many functions in the body such as helping with energy production in muscle cells and protein synthesis. Bactrim interferes with magnesium metabolism. Diarrhea increases losses. High calcium and vitamin D decrease absorption of magnesium.

Deficiency symptoms are muscle weakness, depression and vertigo/dizziness..

High magnesium foods are:

Chili with beans 1 cup	115 mgs
Wheat germ ¼ cup	90
Peanut butter 2Tbsp	67
Chocolate chips ¼ cup	58
Whole wheat bread 2sl	63
Cashews ¼ cup	89
Tofu ½ cup	118
Raisin bran, 1oz	48
Spinach, 1 cup	44
White bread 2 sl	26
Milk 1 cup	33
Halibut 3 oz	78

Donna Tinnerello, MS, RD, CD/N.

Donna Tinnerello MS, RD,, CD/N is registered dietician with more than 10 years experience in HIV and nutrition. She works at Cabrini Medical Center in lower Manhattan,in private practice and the community.Her subspecialties are cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal disease, diabetes and weight loss. Donna is available for private consultation by referral only.