Magnesium?

Question

How important is magnesium in a diet?

Answer 1

If you have heart rhythm or muscle cramp problems, then magnesium is an essential supplement to have handy. If you are healthy and eat a balanced diet, then you probably don't need any extra magnesium.

200-400mg of magnesium taken on an empty stomach does wonders for leg and hand cramps. Ask your physician for advice for advice if you have a particular heart problem.

Answer 2

Magnesium replacement is only requiired in certain medical conditions like irregualr heart beat and eclampsia (pregnancy related fits). Otherwise no need to take extra magnesium, because regular diet contains enough

Answer 3

I have been told you do not need to take extra Magnesium. Most of that stuff is just "stuff".....people trying to sell you something.

Answer 4

Feature articles on magnesium:
Eating whole grains could slash diabetes risk in black women
(NewsTarget) In the past, studies have shown that magnesium-rich whole grains could lower diabetes risk in white women, and new research from the Harvard School of Public Health, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Boston University suggests the benefits also apply to black women. "The take home message...


With 25% of the U.S. Population Suffering Side Effects from Sleep Medications, Effective Natural Remedies are Needed (press release)
Sleeplessness is a big problem in America. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), almost six out of ten Americans report having insomnia at least a few nights weekly. Insomnia is defined as "An inability to fall asleep or remain asleep long enough to feel rested, especially when the problem...


Top 10 Healthy Foods -- and Why They’re Good for You (press release)
If you could eat foods that were tasty, nutritious and helped reduce your risk of disease, what more could you want? The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers its 10 top picks for healthy foods: Apples: Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and...


Interview with Dr. Russell Blaylock on devastating health effects of MSG, aspartame and excitotoxins
Mike: I'm here with Dr. Russell Blaylock, and I'd like to explore some of the more advanced aspects of some of the things you are working on. Dr. Blaylock, I think readers know the basics of both MSG and aspartame, but can you review what you've already written about excitotoxins? Dr...


Magnesium in your diet could lead to stronger bones (press release)
Intake of magnesium through diet and supplements is positively associated with bone density throughout the whole body, particularly in older white adults, according to research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers say the effects are similar to that of calcium. ...


Better Stroke Outcome with High Blood Calcium (press release)
Higher levels of calcium in the blood are associated with less severe stroke and better outcome, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 58th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Calif., April 1 – 8, 2006. Calcium and magnesium are intricately involved in the pathways...


Heartburn sufferers shouldn't be too quick to reach for the antacids; heartburn medications do more harm than good
Before you reach for the antacids to deal with troublesome heartburn, you might want to consider simply changing your eating habits. Most people are aware that eating too quickly or eating certain foods can trigger heartburn, yet few people are willing to change how and what they eat. Instead, they chow...


Women's pain and discomfort from premenstrual syndrome may be lessened by diet changes and natural health remedies
Headaches, bloating, irritability, depression and fatigue are just a few of the unpleasant symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, which affects millions of women every month. But fortunately, PMS -- though widely believed to be a result of changes in hormone levels during a woman's menstrual cycle -- is...


Folic acid deficiencies are widespread; here's why nearly everyone needs more folate
Pregnant women plagued by cravings for pickles and ice cream must remember to include plenty of folic acid in their diets. Shown to reduce the risk of miscarriage and birth defects, folic acid – found primarily in leafy green vegetables – is an absolute necessity for any woman who is pregnant or is...


Blaming dietary sodium for high blood pressure is too simplistic; the real problem may be mineral deficiencies
In popular thought, disputing sodium's link to high blood pressure is equivalent to questioning whether the earth is round. However, some experts now believe that salt will not raise blood pressure in everyone, just in people who are "salt sensitive." Only 10 percent of the population is salt sensitive...


Naturopathic physicians treat the whole patient, not just the symptoms of disease: an interview with Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Mike: Does this philosophy of naturopathy stand at odds with much of what's going on in the pharmaceutical industry today, which is "sell more drugs no matter what"? Dr. Pizzorno: Very much so. You mentioned the gold standard in the pharmaceutical industry, and this is from their...

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Answer 5

Only about as important as oxygen is to the lungs.

Answer 6

not very