New Roots Herbal Magnesium Citrate Plus L-Taurine - A combination of bioavailable magnesium citrate with the amino acid L-taurine. Magnesium citrate activates enzymes that are essential in many functions of the body. It is also essential for the metabolism of fat, carbohydrates, and amino acids. It supports healthy teeth and maintains bone density, while supporting normal blood pressure and heart rate. Magnesium supports and maintains normal mood and emotional wellbeing during menstruation. Magnesium serves several crucial roles inside your body; it helps turn food to energy and helps to transmit neuromuscular impulses across nerves and muscles. Magnesium also helps in energy production, development of body tissue, and bone growth. Inadequate supply magnesium results in muscle cramps. L-Taurine helps to stabilize cell membranes and seems to have some antioxidant and detoxifying activity. This amino acid helps the nervous system to function properly. It does this, as mentioned earlier, by aiding the movement of potassium, calcium, and magnesium in and out of the cells that help generate nerve impulses. Taurine is also essential for the proper digestion of fats and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.