Magnesium is crucial for the maintenance of the electrical balance in the body. It also helps to regulate metabolism in the cells. Too much calcium without an adequate amount of magnesium irritates the nerve cells in the brain and results in repeated electrical impulses being sent. This creates energy loss and death of the cells.

According to Mark Sircus (2007), magnesium is the most important mineral for cellular function. It also maintains and balances the electrical signals in the body.