Magnesium intake is critical to your health, but up to 75% of ns Don t get enough magnesium in their diets. Prescription drugs such as diuretics, proton pump inhibitors, cisplatin, and cyclosporine deplete magnesium. Magnesium is an essential mineral needed by every cell in the body. Involved in more than 300 Chemical reactions, it s critical in helping to convert carbohydrates, protein and fat into energy - helping support the formation and release of energy from cells. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.