Magnesium is a chemical element, a positively charged ion. It is important for bones and teeth and for energy production in the body. It also transports impulses between nerves and musculature. It also has a calcium-antagonistic effect (prevents a calcium surplus in the body). It can, therefore, prevent cramps and protect against cardiac infarct with rhythm disturbances.

Magnesium is calcium’s natural opponent. That is why you can find it anywhere in the body where calcium is needed. Our bodies contain approximately 20-30g magnesium. 60% of this is in our bones, 30% in connective tissue (particularly in the liver and musculature), and 2% in our bodily fluids.

Low magnesium levels slow our energy supply down. Magnesium requirements particularly increase during growth, pregnancy, lactation, and during psychological and physical stress. Heavy sweating leads to a loss of magnesium.

According to the German Society for Nutrition, an average adult’s magnesium requirements varies, depending on age and body weight, between 300-350mg. Normally, we receive through food, depending on food composition, somewhat less than the recommended daily dose.

In principle, magnesium is present in all green plants, because it is the central atom for chlorophyll. However, it is only plentifully present in a few foods, such as germs, nuts, sunflower seeds, green leafy vegetables, and wheat bran.

Regardless of whether they come from West Africa, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, or Ecuador, all cocoa beans used in RITTER SPORT chocolates contain magnesium. 100g Fine Extra Dark Chocolate, for example, provides more than 50% of our daily requirement of magnesium.