When I first learned about magnesium (Mg) in 1963, hardly anyone ever mentioned this mineral or was aware of its vital role in the human body. From my research, I learned that my kidney stones were from a Mg deficient liquid diet that I foolishly embarked upon for a short time. After this product caused the death of several people, the company stopped selling it.
Previously, in 1957, my mother also suffered from kidney stones because of a magnesium-deficient diet. Back then, the protocol was surgery to remove her kidney, which she did upon her specialist’s recommendation. Two years later (1959), additional kidney stones formed in her remaining kidney because her Mg deficiency was never addressed or even brought to her attention. Again, the protocol was to cut her open and remove 15% of her remaining kidney. Then, her specialist gave her the drug streptomycin, which made her deaf at age 35!
Despite such brutal medical malpractice, she survived. However, with four small kids, her Mg deficiency, surgeries, drugs, and medical malpractice had a terrible, life-long impact on our family. This also taught me that medical protocol was not trustworthy, drugs had harmful side effects, and sufficient Mg was necessary to prevent kidney stones. I also learned that a supplement of another mineral, manganese (Mn), could have prevented her inner ear nerve damage and subsequent hearing loss.
To help prevent a repeat of what happened to my mother or me, I learned a great deal about the many vital functions of Mg and the perils of a Mg imbalance or deficiency. Today, every health-conscious practitioner and most people know about the benefits of magnesium extraordinaire!
Not only does Mg is in balance with other minerals (e.g., calcium and phosphorous) prevent the formation of kidney stones, but it also plays a crucial role in hundreds of other vital functions.