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…)
by Becky | Apr 20, 2016 | Blood Lipids, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Magnesium intake is important for reducing heart attacks and improving cholesterol levels. (more…)
by Antonella | Apr 12, 2016 | 2016, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study finds that supplementing with MMFS-01, a magnesium-threonic acid compound, significantly improved cognitive impairment in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 5, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Magnesium, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes who supplemented with magnesium for 6 weeks significantly improved their blood sugar and blood lipid values and decreased their CRP and risk of newborn hyperbilirubinemia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 5, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Magnesium, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Prediabetic and magnesium deficient participants, after 4 months of magnesium supplementation, significantly improved their glucose status, magnesium levels and blood lipids. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 10, 2014 | 2012, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Study showed 300mg of magnesium demonstrated a 5.6% improvement in the severity of cystic fibrosis. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 25, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Most Americans are deficient in magnesium. By meeting the recommended daily allowance (400mg per day), insulin resistance is lowered by 71%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2012, Magnesium, Melatonin, Minerals, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Magnesium supplement significantly improved sleep quality by increasing the levels of sleep hormone melatonin and decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 8, 2013 | 2013, Calcium, Diabetes, Magnesium, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This very large study showed reduced risks of 7-22% for type 2 diabetes for various milk based products. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2013, Calcium, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Longevity, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In this study of the Chinese population, it was determined that the calcium to magnesium ratio greater than 1.7 was associated with lower total death rates as compared to individuals whose diets had the calcium to magnesium ratio lower than 1.7. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Analysis of 16 studies found that an intake of 250 mg of magnesium per day decreased the risk of a fatal heart attack by 27% compared to the lowest intake of 175 mg per day, while the highest intake level of 400 mg per day resulted in a 22% decreased risk. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 12, 2012 | 2012, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Each 50mg/day in magnesium intake reduced the risk of colorectal cancer by 5%. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 26, 2012 | 2012, Infant and Children's Health, Lung Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 44 participating cystic fibrosis children, those who took 300 mg of magnesium per day for 8 weeks, had an 10.5 % increase in maximum inspiratory pressure and an 11.1 % increase in maximum expiratory pressure compared to those who took no magnesium. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 11, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The intake of magnesium has been associated with lowering death from cardiovascular disease because it regulates blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 20, 2012 | 2012, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 22 studies involving 1173 patients shows that magnesium supplementation appears to achieve a small but clinically significant reduction in blood pressure “ making it worthy of future prospective large randomized trials.” (more…)
by nhri | Jan 24, 2012 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The results of seven studies involving 241,378 patients, of whom 6,477 had suffered a stroke, revealed that every 100 mg of daily magnesium intake produced a modest but significant 8% reduction in stroke risk. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 22, 2011 | Magnesium, Menopause, Women's Health, Women's Health - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 20 participating menopausal women, those who took magnesium citrate for 30 days had a significant 43.7% increase in osteocalcin, an indicator of bone formation. (more…)
by nhri | May 24, 2011 | 2006, Bone Health, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B - General, Vitamin C, Vitamin D - Bone Health, Vitamin K, Zinc
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Protein, calcium, magnesium, flouride, zinc, copper, boron, potassium, and vitamins D, K, C, A, and B are important for bone health. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Alternative Therapies, Kava Kava, Magnesium, Melatonin, Relora, Sleep, Stress, Tryptophan
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. This article lists natural treatments to reduce stress such as: kava kava, magnesium, L-Theanine, L Tryptophan, Relora, and Lavender. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Brain Health, Kava Kava, Magnesium, St. John's Wort, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Many of the researches done to reduce stress have shown benefits for Passion Flower, Kava, St. John’s Wort, Lysine, Arginine, and Magnesium. (more…)