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Magnesium, Hard Water, and Health
Author(s) -
Cotruvo Joseph A.,
Costello Rebecca,
Weglicki William B.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.5942/jawwa.2017.109.0146
Subject(s) - magnesium , hard water , medicine , metallurgy , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry
The risk relationship between hard water and reduced cardiovascular disease is well known, but it's the magnesium portion of the hardness that accounts for most of the beneficial effect. Magnesium is important in hundreds of biochemical processes, and adult daily requirements are approximately 300‐350 mg/day. Most Americans consume less than the optimal daily amount of magnesium recommended for good health.