A new study recently published in the European Journal of Nutrition was undertaken to find the association between daily Magnesium intake and the development of brain volumes and white matter lesions in the middle of early old age. Over 6,000 cognitively healthy individuals between the ages of 40 and 73 years of age participated in…
According to a new study, consuming adequate levels of Magnesium (322 mg daily) could reduce the chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all cause mortality in older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). Both female and male participants in this study with an average age of 69 were selected from the cohort…
The FDA has just announced that it will not object to using certain qualified health claims regarding magnesium supplementation and the reductions in the risks of high blood pressure as long as the claims are not misleading to consumers and certain other factors for claim use are met. This decision was made in response to…
A new review reports Chromium Picolinate when used as a nutritional supplement for Diabetics does have a significantly positive effect on Cholesterol, Insulin and Blood Sugar levels. Researchers reviewed data from 15 studies (14 focused specifically on Type 2 Diabetes) involving almost 1700 participants, 1500 of whom were receiving Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate dosages ranged…
A new study found calcium and magnesium may reduce metabolic syndrome risk. Over 9000 adults participated in this research. Using 24 hour recalls researchers found women who met US RDA’s on these minerals (Magnesium 310 – 320 mg/day and Calcium (1000 – 1200 mg/day) experienced the largest reduction in metabolic syndrome risks. Men however had…
A new study found that 12 weeks of supplementation with Magnesium Oxide improved physical performance in elderly women who were healthy at the onset of the study. 139 women participated in this study. These women with a mean age of 71.5 years all attended a fitness program involving mild exercise. Participants were randomly assigned to…
New research shows people with insufficient Magnesium intake may not be able to use the Vitamin D they are supplementing. A study recently published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, showed that without enough Magnesium, Vitamin D could remain inactive and store in the body. Individuals who have low Magnesium levels may be…
A new study published in Neurology, shows people with either low or high blood levels of Magnesium may have a higher risk of developing dementia. Approximately 9,500 individuals participated in this prospective study. Participants with an average age of 65 who did not have dementia were followed for an average of 8 years. Serum Magnesium…
A new meta-analysis found individuals with pre-diabetes, insulin resistance or other non-communicable chronic disease have a higher risk for hypertension (High Blood Pressure) but supplementation with Magnesium may lower their blood pressure. 11 gold-standard randomized controlled trials were reviewed. Researchers found Magnesium supplementation significantly decreased both systolic (4.18 mmHg) and diastolic (2.27 mmHg) blood pressure. …
A new study points to increasing magnesium intakes which may reduce the risk of fractures in older women, but the benefits for older men are not as clear. Data from over 3,700 individuals with an average age of 60, who participated in the Osteoarthritis Initiative, was used for this study. During the 8 years of…