Increasing research indicates that magnesium deficiency may decrease the severity of PMS complaints, like headaches and migraines. In this 4 month double-blind, placebo-controlled study, magnesium supplementation at a dose of 360 milligrams a day was given for two months to…
Nearly 50% of older adults have insomnia, with difficulty in getting to sleep, early awakening, or feeling unrefreshed on waking. A double-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted in 46 elderly subjects, randomly allocated into the magnesium or the placebo group…
In a follow-up of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, 264 patients were observed for an average of 12 years to evaluate the association of magnesium deficiency with risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). Those individuals within the top…
Current dietary guidelines recommend adequate intake of magnesium (310-420 mg daily) in order to maintain health and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent evidence from animal and clinical studies suggest that magnesium may be associated with inflammatory processes. The…
30 male students were separated into three groups: 1) took magnesium supplement, but did not exercise, 2) took magnesium supplement and did exercise, and 3) exercised, but did not take magnesium supplement. Total and free testosterone levels were measured throughout…
An important measure of healthy heart function called Heart Rate Variability (HRV) was improved when 16 patients with heart failure were supplemented with 300 milligrams of magnesium citrate. These patients were found to have normal levels of magnesium, but they…
In a study of 155 overweight adults with elevated blood pressure and normal magnesium levels, 300 milligrams of magnesium oxide was found to lower blood pressure much more than placebo in those patients with high blood pressure. For those already…
Eight-two people between the ages of 40 and 75 with diabetes and high blood pressure were given 450 mg of magnesium daily. Over 4 months, 79 people completed the study and experienced an average reduction of 20.4 points in systolic…
