Magnesium
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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.