by Becky | Nov 2, 2023 | 2018, Diabetes, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants in the intervention group had significantly better HbA1C values, insulin levels, C-peptide levels, HOMA-IR, and HOMA beta % value compared to controls after three months (P <0.05). (more…)
by Becky | May 16, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher baseline dietary magnesium intake was associated with larger brain volumes (gray matter: 0.001%, left hippocampus: 0.0013%, and right hippocampus: 0.0023%) in both men and women. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 17, 2023 | 2023, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this observational study using data from the ARIC Study of subjects with atrial fibrillation shows that as 1 SD (~0.21 mg/dL) increased in magnesium concentration, the risk of myocardial infarction decreased by 50% (HR 0.50, 95% CI 0.31, 0.80). (more…)
by Becky | May 10, 2022 | 2021, Brain Health, Magnesium, Minerals, Rhodiola, Stress, Vitamin B - General
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show the efficacy of a synergistic approach to combatting states of stress and anxiety, with a significant increase in EEG resting state theta (p < .02), which is associated with relaxation and modulation of anxious states. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2022 | 2021, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Research suggests that higher levels of magnesium provide potential neuroprotective properties against neurodegeneration and cerebrovascular damage, with elevated magnesium levels being associated with greater total brain volume and lower odds of subcortical and lacunar infarcts. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 25, 2022 | 2021, Diabetes, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D., Staff Writer. Based on a meta-analysis of the association between magnesium and blood glucose parameters, results suggested that magnesium supplementation presented a favorable role for diabetic patients, as well as those at high risk for diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | May 25, 2021 | 2021, Brain Health, Calcium, Headaches, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A statistically significant inverse association was observed between dietary calcium and magnesium intake and migraines in women. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Magnesium, Minerals, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Oral magnesium supplementation of 300mg daily during pregnancy did not reduce the occurrence and frequency of leg cramps episodes. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 2, 2020 | 2017, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Magnesium oxide supplementation was found to be no more effective than placebo in reducing the frequency of nocturnal leg cramps (NLC) in older adults.
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by Becky | Jul 8, 2019 | 2018, Magnesium, Minerals, Stress, Vitamin B6
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 was superior to supplementation with magnesium alone only in study participants who reported severe or extremely severe stress levels.
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by Becky | Dec 7, 2017 | 2017, Brain Health, Depression, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 6-week supplementation with 248 mg of MgCl2 significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in the 126 participants with diagnosed depression. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 21, 2017 | 2017, Brain Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Feverfew, Headaches, Magnesium
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A prospective observational study found that a three-month supplementation with a combination of feverfew, magnesium and coenzyme Q10 significantly decreased headache duration in the 68 participants with migraine headaches. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Bone Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects with the greatest levels of dietary magnesium experienced significantly less fractures than those with the lowest levels of dietary magnesium.
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by Becky | May 31, 2017 | 2017, Aging, Bone Health, Calcium, Magnesium, Proteins, Vitamin B - General
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analyses of a modified food frequency questionnaire, completed by 4310 participating older adults, revealed that more than one serving of yogurt per day significantly improved bone mineral density and physical functioning. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 27, 2017 | Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey shares the many health benefits of supplementing with magnesium.
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by Becky | Sep 6, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study of 1276 participants with cardiovascular disease revealed that those with the lowest blood levels of magnesium had a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery calcification (a predictor of cardiovascular disease and death).
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by Becky | Jul 18, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight or obese study participants, who supplemented with 350 mg of magnesium per day for 6 months, had a significant improvement in urinary magnesium levels and a significant improvement in arterial stiffness and overall blood vessel health compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 9, 2016 | 2014, Infant and Children's Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 254 children suffering from motion sickness, those who received simplificiolia with magnesium for three months significantly improved their motion sickness symptoms.
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by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2014, Aging, Fitness and Exercise, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Elderly women supplemented with 900 mg/day magnesium saw significant improvement in overall physical activity. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2015, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium, Potassium, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In two studies with over 180,000 female registered nurses, those with the highest magnesium had a 19% reduced risk of stroke, compared to the lowest users. Those with the highest magnesium and potassium intake had a 28% reduced risk of stroke. (more…)