Magnesium: K e y
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Dr Carolyn Dean is a medical doctor and naturopath. She has authored and co-authored over 35 books
Magnesium: Key Health Facts Magnesium is one of seven macro-mine rals that are essential for good health in humans.
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The health benefits of an adequate intake of magnesium are many, as the mineral helps more than 300 enzymatic reactions including the body’s ability to metabolize food. Bo ne He a lt h Magnesium works in conjunction with calcium to promote healthy bones in the human skeleton. A high calcium intake without magnesium can result in health issues such as kidney stones and arterial calcification.
He a r t He a lt h Magnesium has strong associations with healthy hearts and an adequate intake can help to prevent a range of heart conditions, including heart attack, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The mortality risk is lo wered in heart attack patients who receive magnesium.
R e l ie v ing Sy mpt o ms Magnesium has been shown to help alleviate symptoms for a range of conditions, including premenstrual cramps and migraine headaches.
D ia be t e s Studies have shown that people with a higher intake of magnesium are typically at a lower risk of contracting diabetes than those that do not get enough of the mineral.
A nx ie t y Magnesium deficiency can be linked to an increased likelihood of suffering from anxiety.
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Dr Carolyn Dean
Studies have found a correlation between magnesium intake and improved memory and learning ability – you can read more about this by visiting the blog of Dr. Carolyn Dean.