A study involving data from 13,423 adults concludes that magnesium deficiency is closely related to a higher rate of anaemia occurrence, especially among women and older Americans.
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Supplement manufacturer NOW has discovered prevalent mislabeling among magnesium supplements sold on Amazon. It’s part of the company’s ongoing testing program looking at products sold on the site.
Research suggests what you eat impacts how well you sleep. Conversely, the quality of your sleep can influence dietary choices. FoodNavigator examines this complex relationship and probes the connection between sleep, diet, and health.
A new survey of Turkish footballers has revealed insights into why and how these athletes consume supplements as well as some of the sex discrepancies in consumption.
Older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) could reduce their chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality by consuming sufficient dietary magnesium, according to a Dutch study.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients might enjoy a better health-related quality of life (QoL) and nutritional status if they consume more magnesium.
Oral supplementation with magnesium (Mg) - in particular magnesium oxide - facilitates glucose absorption while increasing insulin levels to help alleviate the symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a systemic review of related trials.
A new investigation into 116 Magnesium (Mg) food supplements on the Polish market reveals that huge differences between the declared and the actual content mean users may consume up to 304% more or 98% less Mg per day than they realise.
A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.
A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.
A recent survey conducted by a magnesium supplement manufacturer found that many consumers are aware this trace mineral is important, but few know why.
As consumers increasingly switch to ingredients that are plant-based and more sustainable, manufacturers are responding in kind to botanicals as a more ‘natural’ and bioavailable source of nutrition.
Data from 34 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials indicated that there is a “causal effect of [magnesium] supplementation on lowering [blood pressure] in adults.”
Twenty-four weeks of supplementation with a magnesium citrate complex may reduce the stiffness of arteries in overweight and obese adults, says a new study from The Netherlands.
Daily supplementation with magnesium oxide in combination with a mild fitness program may boost the physical performance of healthy older women, says a new study.
With the science and regulatory bodies agreeing on the bone health boosting potential of magnesium, and the potential healthcare savings related to magnesium for reducing osteoporosis-related events worth about $500 million in the US alone, what’s not...
Growing consumer awareness of their own deficiencies, its health benefits, and the emergence of innovative forms are making magnesium the ‘the hottest ingredient in the mineral category’.
Daily supplements of magnesium may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer, suggest data from a pilot phase II trial from Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
Belgian supplier Synaco is targeting an off-patent magnesium vector that has never been commercialised at the food supplements market, the company has announced.
Magnesium’s favorable effects on certain metabolic pathways is associated with changes in gene expression, says a new study that adds to our knowledge of nutrigenomics.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the thumbs up for the use of the relatively obscure zinc form, zinc methionate, but found safety issues with calcium and magnesium methionate forms.
Sabinsa has gained GRAS status for its coconut water solids
ingredient Cococin, giving an extra layer of assurance that it is
safe for use in food and beverage products, as well as supplements
and cosmetics.
Magnesium supplements during adolescence, a key time for bone
formation, boosted bone health in 120 girls in the US - research
that suggests the mineral could have long-term benefits.
Daily magnesium supplements led to significantly increased bone
mineral content in adolescent girls, and could lead to long-term
protection from osteoporosis, suggests new research from Yale
University School of Medicine.
A daily magnesium supplement could reduce the levels of a
inflammation that could lead to heart disease in people with low
dietary intake of the mineral, says a US study.
Prolonged magnesium deficiency leads to osteoporosis in rats, finds
new research, which could present a warning to many populations not
getting adequate levels of the mineral through their diets.
A diet high in magnesium may help prevent the development of type 2
diabetes, especially in people who are overweight, suggests
evidence reported in two new studies out next month. The findings
add weight to theories that vitamins...
Magnesium appears to be associated with a reduced risk of coronary
heart disease, report researchers, urging further study to find if
increased intake of the mineral can protect against the disease.
Magnesium appears to be associated with a reduced risk of coronary
heart disease, report researchers, urging further study to find if
increased intake of the mineral can protect against the disease.
