Magnesium is the fourth-most abundant mineral in the human body following calcium, sodium, and potassium. The number of essential roles magnesium plays in the body is extraordinary, with over 300 enzymes requiring magnesium as a cofactor for proper functioning. Yet magnesium is one of the most common nutrient gaps in the US. In this blog post, Bianca Garilli, ND shares how magnesium deficiency can present, daily requirements, as well as ways to increase levels.
Recent research reveals that higher magnesium intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly in diets with poor carbohydrate quality. Collaborators sought to investigate the impact of magnesium intake, from both dietary and supplemental sources, on the risk of developing T2D in subjects who had diets with poor carb quality along with other risk factors. This article outlines the research as well as the major findings from the study.
Magnesium L-threonate is the magnesium salt of a naturally occurring vitamin C metabolite L-threonic acid. Magnesium, a divalent cation, is important for neuronal activity as it is a cofactor for enzymes present in the neurons or glial cells. This science review outlines two observational studies which found that individuals with a diet rich in magnesium have a lower risk of cognitive decline.
Dr. BJ Fogg has been studying behavior change for over 20 years. Dr. Fogg has created a series of short teachbacks on his work in two to five minutes, highlighting some of his methods that support behavior modification to create lasting results. The topics range from troubleshooting where behavior modification is not taking place, engaging patients, and making behavior modification simple.
