In modern society, poor sleep quality and sleep deprivation have become a common occurrence that is implicated in several health disorders, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, and diabetes.1 Therefore, multiple pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions have been formulated to improve sleep quality. Several studies have indicated an association between sleep and magnesium intake. This article explores...
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13 Foods That Are Naturally High in Magnesium
Written by Cara Rosenbloom, RD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MDUpdated on August 5, 2024 Key takeaways: Magnesium is a mineral that’s found in nuts, grains, and beans. It’s easy to get enough magnesium because it’s found in a wide variety of foods.Some people may need to eat extra foods high in magnesium to...
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Magnesium’s pivotal role in slowing aging’s impact
By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D.Feb 13 2024Reviewed by Benedette Cuffari, M.Sc. Aging is associated with many biological, physiological, and psychological changes, some of which include a decline in cognitive function, greying of hair, frailty, and increased risk of contracting certain diseases. Aging also increases the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular...
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What happens when magnesium is low in the body?
TIMESOFINDIA.COM 01/12If your diet has less than 300 mg of magnesium, you are likely to experience the following symptoms Magnesium is a vital mineral that plays a crucial role in numerous physiological functions within the body. While adult men require 400-420 mg of Magnesium daily, women need 310-320 mg of this essential mineral daily. Women...
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5 Reasons Why Magnesium-Rich Banana Tea May Make You Want To Ditch Your Melatonin Gummies Forever
Maki Yazawa it’s no secret that finding remedies for getting better sleep is top of mind for so many, which means that at one point or another, you’ve likely tried either noshing on melatonin gummies, sipping on a magnesium-rich elixir (hi, sleepy girl mocktail), or unwinding with a calming chamomile-lavender latte. Or, maybe all of...
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A higher dose of magnesium each day keeps dementia at bay
by Australian National University Dr Erin Walsh. Credit: Jamie Kidston/ANU. More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU). The researchers say increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also help reduce the risk of...
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Magnesium may prime the immune system to fight cancer and infections
Walnuts are a rich source of magnesium. simonkr/Getty Images Magnesium deficiency has links to a wide range of diseases. Researchers have now shown in mice how magnesium improves the ability of the immune system to eliminate infected and cancerous cells. Their analysis of data from clinical studies also suggests that low serum levels of the substance...
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Magnesium is essential for the immune system, including in the fight against cancer
UNIVERSITY OF BASEL IMAGE: IMMUNOFLUORESCENT IMAGE DEPICTING T CELLS (BLUE) ATTACKING TUMOR CELLS (WHITE) BY FORMING AN IMMUNE SYNAPSE WITH LFA-1 (OPEN HEADPIECE CONFORMATION – LABELED IN RED). A NEW STUDY IDENTIFIED EXTRACELLULAR MAGNESIUM AS A CRITICAL IMMUNE MODULATOR OF CD8+ T CELLS. CREDIT: J. LOETSCHER ET AL., CELL (2022) The level of magnesium in...
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Unlocking how cellular proteins control cancer spread
A new insight into cell signals that control cancer growth and migration could help in the search for effective anti-cancer drugs. A McGill-led study reveals key biochemical processes that advance our understanding of colorectal cancer, the third most common cancer among Canadians. Using the CMCF beamline at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University...
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Magnesium deprivation stops pathogen growth
IMAGE: THIS IS AN ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IMAGE OF A MACROPHAGE (BLUE) INFECTED WITH SALMONELLA (RED). CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF BASEL, BIOZENTRUM When pathogens invade the cells, our body combats them using various methods. Researchers at the University of Basel’s Biozentrum have now been able to show how a cellular pump keeps such invading pathogens in check. As the researchers report...
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