What are the five roles of magnesium in the body?
                                
                                
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                                Approximately 48% of the U.S. population consumes less than the recommended amount of magnesium from their diet. Magnesium is an essential mineral and a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions, making it fundamental for numerous physiological functions.