The cardiovascular system (the essential components are the heart, blood and blood vessels) is a very important component of our body. Without it, the heart cannot pump blood around the body providing oxygen and nutrients for us to function properly. Because of this, it is vital to keep this system running at optimal.

Magnesium, the 12^th element on the periodic table was first isolated by English chemist Sir Humphry Davy in 1808 and was named after a district in Greece called Magnesia. Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation in the human body, and it plays a key role in a wide range of metabolic and biological processes especially within the cardiovascular system. Magnesium helps blood vessels maintain their elasticity, so they remain healthy, allowing them to  provide oxygen and nutrients to all areas in the body. Studies have also shown that it acts as a gatekeeper allowing only a certain amount of calcium ions into the muscle. This ensures we get contraction of the muscles at the right time and when we need it. Magnesium can also help preserve brain function, support the immune system, help regulate blood glucose and lots more.

Magnesium is the forth most abundant mineral in your body and second most abundant element inside our cells. Yet the body doesn't make it naturally so our diet is our only source of magnesium.

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