Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for proper functioning of the body. Magnesium is found inside every living cell in the body. Magnesium is alkaline and it binds acids in the body, regulating acid-alkaline balance. Some of the major functions of magnesium in the body are: calcium, potassium, sodium and vitamin C utilizations, activation of B vitamins, efficient production of enzymes, cardiac function, relaxation of muscles including the heart muscle, metabolism of carbohydrates, conversion of blood sugar into energy, bone formation, aid in proper insulin production and for prevention of ageing in the cells and organs.