Magnesium is called the anti-stress mineral mineral because it aids in relaxing nerves, reliving tension, assisting in digestion, and regulating muscle contraction and relaxation. Water-soluble, ionic m agnesium aids in the growth and maintenance of healthy bones, aids in the function of nerves, ligaments and muscles and assists the body's uptake of both potassium and calcium. Selenium s primary function is that of protection. It is a potent antioxidant that naturally reduces the retention of toxic metals in the body. It protects the body from an array of harmful substances by breaking down toxins, binding heavy metals such as cadmium and mercury and protecting cells from damage by free radicals.
Selenium strengthens immunity, enhances longevity, and detoxifies environmental pollutants.
As an antioxidant and detoxifier it appears to work synergistically with Vitamin E to protect the body against damage that leads to heart disease and stroke. Selenium deficiency is a growing problem due in part to the leaching of the soil by modern agricultural methods and environmental pollution. People living in areas with decreased amounts of selenium in the soil have an increased incidence of heart disease. Silver has been used for health care for thousands of years. It is believed to be a systemic disinfectant that works like a secondary immune system killing harmful bacteria.