{
  "id": 10158311,
  "title": "Saudi Health Ministry highlights four natural sources of magnesium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/saudi-health-ministry-highlights-four-natural-sources-of-magnesium",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-27T06:41:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/8j2ltie5i"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Saudi Health Ministry has identified four natural food sources that can help the body obtain the necessary magnesium intake. These sources include grains, legumes, leafy greens, and dairy products. The ministry emphasized that magnesium is present in a variety of foods, such as whole grains like brown rice, legumes like white beans and chickpeas, leafy green vegetables such as spinach, nuts and seeds including pumpkin seeds, and dairy products like yogurt.\n\nMagnesium is an essential mineral crucial for numerous vital bodily functions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), magnesium plays a key role as a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions. These reactions are instrumental in regulating blood pressure, supporting the nervous and muscular systems, aiding in energy production, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Health has identified key natural food sources to help the body meet its magnesium needs, including grains, legumes, leafy greens, and dairy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi Health Ministry identifies four natural magnesium sources.",
    "Grains, legumes, leafy greens, and dairy products listed.",
    "Magnesium crucial for 300+ enzymatic reactions in body."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}