Introduction
Magnesium is found in the bones, blood, and muscles. Certain medications like cyclosporine or diuretics can make your child's blood magnesium low. If this is a concern for your child, encourage high magnesium foods:
High Magnesium Foods (that are low in saturated fat):
| Vegetables: |
Sea Food: |
Nuts and Seeds: |
Fruits: |
spinach
black-eyed peas
garbanzo beans
beet greens
broccoli
navy beans
lima beans
beets
tofu
|
shrimp
oysters |
sesame seeds
sunflower seeds
cashew nuts
wheat germ
wheat bran
peanuts
|
peaches
figs, dried |
If you are interested in obtaining a list of the magnesium content of foods, ask your child's doctor or nutritionist. |
