MAGNESIUM—ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH? I’ve read that a majority of us seniors aren’t getting enough magnesium.  That’s not only because we aren’t eating enough magnesium-containing foods but also because aging causes decreased adsorption of magnesium in the gut and increased excretion in urine. In addition, many of us are on medications that can lower this mineral’s stores. Why is magnesium important?  The mineral plays a vital role in assisting hundreds of enzymes carry out chemical reactions in the body such as building proteins and strong bones and regulating blood sugar, blood pressure and muscle and nerve functions. It also acts...