Electrolytes are crucial for all sorts of bodily functions. Their ranks include sodium, potassium, chloride, and phosphorous; lists of electrolytes usually also include calcium; and they should also include magnesium. Yet magnesium is often overlooked, which is why one peer-reviewed study called it “the forgotten electrolyte.” It’s an ironic designation, given Mg’s crucial and central role. … Continue reading Are You Getting Enough Magnesium, the Forgotten Electrolyte?