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Magnesium activates vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D, in turn, helps the body absorb calcium. When magnesium runs low, this chain breaks. Calcium intake may look perfect on paper, yet bones still weaken. Research has linked low magnesium levels with lower bone density, especially in women after 40.Women are more at risk, here’s why…
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, which include blood sugar regulation, blood pressure control, muscle and nerve function and bone health. Magnesium requirements can also be fulfilled with foods, however, some individuals require supplements. These include people with kidney issues, type-2 diabetes etc.
We all often take supplements for stronger bones, a sharper mind, and overall health. However, while it is important to take the right supplements, it is equally important to take them at the right time and the right way. Jonathan Schoeff, MD, and longevity expert tells us how we are taking 3 major supplements wrong…1….
Magnesium has many benefits, but the intake of this supplement is not without risks, especially when taken in excess or by individuals with certain health conditions. Gastrointestinal upset-diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping-is the most common side effect, mainly with forms that are poorly absorbed, such as oxide and sulfate. Higher dosages of magnesium include severe hypotension,…
