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Magnesium

08/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Are you battling headaches, cravings, or muscle spasms? 9 signs of magnesium deficiency and how to get more in your diet

If you’re like most people, there are days when you hit a slump — whether it’s a challenging day at work or at home or just “one of those days.” While we usually point to stress as the main culprit for these slumps, some experts suggest that this could be an indicator of magnesium deficiency. […]

07/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Magnesium is an essential nutrient for bone health

Disability among the elderly is often caused by bone fracture linked to osteoporosis. But while many people know that calcium and vitamin D can help maintain bone health throughout old age, researchers shared that “the role and health benefits of magnesium supplementation” could also boost bone health. While scientists have already determined that magnesium is a […]

07/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Simple ways to boost your testosterone naturally

When men reach the mid-forties, their testosterone levels start to decrease at around one to two percent in measurable blood levels every year. After the age of 60, this decline in testosterone levels leads to full-blown “andropause.” Testosterone, the male sex hormone, plays an important role in the production and maintenance of bone and muscle strength. Thus, […]

07/21/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

5 Good reasons to include more magnesium-rich foods in your diet

You may not realize it, but magnesium is one of the nutrients your body needs the most. According to the Human Genome Project, there are 3,751 proteins with binding sites for this mineral, which only adds to why you need to eat food items that have an abundance of it. Increasing your magnesium intake can provide you […]

06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating more fruits and vegetables builds stronger bones

Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the […]

05/06/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Micronutrient intake is the key to maintaining health, especially for HIV patients

You might think that micronutrients aren’t that important given the small amounts that the body requires, but overlooking these essential dietary components can have significant repercussions for your health. They’re required for everyone to maintain a healthy immune system as well as brain, bone, nerve, blood and skin health, and a new study shows this […]

05/05/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Vitamin D reduces inflammation caused by Type 2 diabetes

In a review of studies published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, vitamin D was found to reduce inflammation brought by Type 2 diabetes. Chronic low-grade inflammation is known to precede and to be present in the development of Type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia found that the meta-analysis […]

03/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”

In order to have enough of vitamin D in the body, you must take an adequate amount of magnesium, according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Researchers from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Harvard University collaborated for the study in order to examine the role of […]

03/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Vitamin D requires magnesium: You can take supplements but still stay deficient in D if your magnesium levels are too low

Even if you’re taking supplements daily, keep in mind that your vitamin D and magnesium levels are closely linked. According to a recent review, at least 50 percent of Americans store inactive vitamin D in their bodies. This occurs since the vitamin can’t be metabolized if an individual’s magnesium levels are low. Dr. Mohammed S. Razzaque, […]

12/14/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Where do your supplements come from? The source of your supplement determines if it is beneficial or dangerous

When it comes to vitamins and other nutrients, the source can make all the difference. This appears to be the case with calcium supplements, as researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered in a recent study. The researchers analyzed a decade of medical tests that were part of a federally funded study on heart disease. […]

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