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 | Feb 8, 2021 | 2019, Diabetes, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study did not find an association between selenium supplementation and the development of type 2 diabetes. (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 | Jan 4, 2021 | 2020, Diabetes, Iron, Minerals, Pancreatic Health
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Residents from the Mediterranean area of Catalonia had elevated blood levels of iron, (serum ferritin [SF]) that were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2020 | 2020, Diabetes, Iron, Minerals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Italian study participants with higher levels of serum ferritin (SF) at baseline had an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (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 | Sep 1, 2020 | 2020, Curcumin, Iron, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six-week supplementation of a bioavailable formulated curcumin and ferrous sulfate containing 18 mg of elemental iron significantly increased serum BDNF levels in participating subjects. (more…)
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 | Mar 21, 2019 | Autoimmune Disease, Iodine, Minerals, Thyroid
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several studies conducted in China demonstrated that iodine supplementation in iodine-deficient parts of China significantly increased the risk and diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. (more…)
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 | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017, Cancer, Minerals, Selenium, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. African American study participants who supplemented with 20 micrograms of selenium had a 30% lower risk of developing ovarian cancer compared to those who supplemented with no selenium.
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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 | 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 | Oct 19, 2016 | 2016, Iodine, Minerals, Thyroid
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. China’s 16- year program of food fortification with iodine to reduce iodine insufficiency was significantly effective in four cities that had inadequate iodine levels prior to the intake of iodine fortified food; however, the program significantly increased thyroid disorders in 6 cities that already had adequate iodine intake levels.
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by Becky | Sep 22, 2016 | 2010, Minerals, Selenium, Thyroid
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects, who supplemented with 200 micrograms of selenium for 3 months, saw a significant 71.6% reduction in thyroid peroxidase antibodies, a hallmark of Hashimotos disease.
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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 | 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 29, 2016 | 2016, Longevity, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 668 elderly subjects shows that those with the lowest selenium levels had a 43% increased risk of death from all causes and a 56% increased risk of death from heart disease and stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2015, Chromium, Diabetes, Minerals
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who supplemented with 2000 micrograms of chromium per day for 30 days had a 27% lower risk of developing diabetes than those who did not supplement. (more…)