Magnesium, Uses and How it Effects our Body

Magnesium is a mineral that is important for regular bodily function.

Magnesium is commonly found in various plant-based and animal-based foods.

Uses

Some people use magnesium for diseases of the heart and blood vessels including chest pain, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, high levels of "bad" cholesterol called low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, low levels of "good" cholesterol called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, heart valve disease (mitral valve prolapse), metabolic syndrome, clogged arteries (coronary artery disease), stroke, and heart attack.

Magnesium is important for normal bone structure in the body. People get magnesium from their diet, but sometimes magnesium supplements are needed. Magnesium is also used orally for weight loss. Athletes sometimes use magnesium to increase energy and endurance.

How does it work?
Magnesium is required for the proper growth and maintenance of bones. Magnesium is also required for the proper function of nerves, muscles, and many other parts of the body. In the stomach, magnesium helps neutralize stomach acid and moves stools through the intestine.

Foods that are high in magnesium include:

Almonds, cashews and peanuts.
Spinach and other leafy vegetables.
Soymilk.
Black beans and edamame.
Peanut butter.
Bread.
Avocado.
Potato.
Rice.

OGRA proposed summary for increase petroleum prices

The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has recommended increasing oil prices by as much as Rs14.37 for the month of May.

 

In a summary moved to the Petroleum Division on Monday, the Ogra proposed that the price of high speed diesel (HSD) be raised by Rs4.89 per litre and petrol price be hiked by Rs14.37 per litre for the next month.

The regulator has also requested an increase in prices of kerosene oil of Rs7.46 per litre while a rise of Rs6.40 per litre has been recommended for light diesel oil (LDO)

If the government accepts this recommendation, then diesel prices would inflate to Rs122.32 per litre, petrol to 113.26 per litre, LDO to Rs86.94 per litre and kerosene oil would go up to Rs96.77 per litre.

Bilawal Bhutto urges government to provide relief to poor People

PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday urged the federal government to "provide relief to the poor" and instead go hard on the rich if it has to, in order to "create fiscal space".

The PPP chairperson, who was holding a press conference at Zardari House in Islamabad, criticised the government's performance on the economic front, alleging that it is favouring the rich and burdening the poor.

"No one in the history of Pakistan took as much debt as they have taken in just several months of their government. They celebrate upon securing loans. What is there to celebrate when the poor and the common man will have to bear the burden of paying off these loans?" Bilawal asked.

"The way they are running the economy, there will be a reaction from the poor spectrum of the society. If you want to create fiscal space and burden someone then burden the rich like Jahangir Tareen. For the rich you have an amnesty scheme but for the poor you have inflation.

"Ramazan is coming, where is your Ramazan package? I demand that the government review its economic policy, and provide relief to the poor wherever possible."

Bilawal advised to government to take inspiration from the PPP's management of the economy during turbulent times.

"Look at what the PPP did during its government," he said. "Despite global recession, terrorism at its peak, two floods and an environment of war, the PPP fought and gave more jobs than anyone else (6.8million), increased salaries by 150 per cent ... and did whatever was possible for the poor. You can do the same."

12 killed In Road Accident at Islamabad toll plaza

At least 12 people were killed, five others sustained injuries as HiAce van rammed into Islamabad toll plaza due to the negligence of the driver.

According to detail, the van catches fire after hitting the walls of the toll plaza. “The van was coming from Sargodha to Islamabad and carrying 17 passengers,” said Motorway police.

The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Chairman NAB Approves 12 Inquiries Against politicians, government officials

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday approved 12 inquiries against politicians, government officials, and businessmen.

The NAB executive board meeting was held in the chair of Chairman NAB Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal wherein 12 inquiries have been approved, a press release issued after the meeting stated.

Addressing the moot Chairman NAB Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal said that corruption is the mother of all evils while the anti-corruption body strictly following accountability for all policy.

Chairman NAB said that the anti-corruption body will concentrate on mega corruption cases.

The inquiries approved by the NAB including former president national bank Saeed Ahmed and other officers and government employees of the bank, officers and government officials of the ministry of water and power, Nepra and PPIB.

The meeting also approved inquiry against Port Qasim Authority, Sahiwal Coal power project case sponsors.

Messer Hussain products and others will face the NAB inquiry as well, while the NAB also approved inquiry against police officer s DIG Hyder Ashraf, CCPO Lahore, and Amin Venice.

The anti-corruption body also approved filing a reference against politician belonging to MQM-P Rauf Siddique and he has been alleged of illegal use of power, illegal recruitment, and misappropriation of government funds. As per the NAB press release the accused incurred national exchequer loss of Rs 420 million.

Liaquat Khattak takes oath as Provincial Minister

Liaquat Khattak took oath as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister in Peshawar on Monday.

Governor Shah Farman administered the oath.

The oath taking ceremony was also attended by Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Speaker Provincial Assembly Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani, Provincial Ministers and MPAs.

Alex Hales axed from England World Cup squad

England batsman Alex Hales will not feature at the World Cup after being withdrawn from all international squads

The 30-year-old has been stood down from this Friday´s one-off one-day international against Ireland in Malahide, the upcoming limited-overs matches against Pakistan and the World Cup.

Ashley Giles, ECB managing director of England Men´s Cricket, said: "We have thought long and hard about this decision.

"We have worked hard to create the right environment around the England team and need to consider what is in the best interests of the team, to ensure they are free from any distractions and able to focus on being successful on the pitch.