Minerals

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 ...
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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 ...
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In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 136 women who supplemented with calcium and vitamin D experienced an additional bone density benefit when they added orthosilicic acid, known as Biosil, to their supplement ...
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Chronic exposure of the skin to sunlight causes damage to the underlying connective tissue with a loss of elasticity and firmness. Silicon was suggested to have an important function in ...
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BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment is a major problem in elderly, affecting quality of life. Pre-clinical studies show that MMFS-01, a synapse density enhancer, is effective at reversing cognitive decline in aging ...
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Silicon has been suggested to have a role in the formation of connective tissue and is present in hair. Biosil is a bioavailable form of silicon which has been found ...
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In both in vivo and in vitro studies, zinc carnosine has shown promise in maintaining gut health and preventing gastric injury to the stomach and small intestine. In this study, ...
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Sixty-six patients suffering from symptoms of ulcer infection were randomly allocated to one of two regimens: one group received lansoprazole, amoxycillin, and clarithromycin for 7 days. The other group received ...
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In a breakthrough for iron deficiency anemia patients, a new form of iron called Ferrochel®, which is iron bisglycinate, was studied against the standard iron preparation ferrous sulfate. Just 15 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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