4 Benefits of Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for the body, from reducing stroke to limiting type 2 diabetes, especially the 4 main benefits below have just been updated by the US National Institute of Health (NIH). Therefore, everyone should supplement this mineral through diet or supplements.
Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for the body, from reducing stroke to limiting type 2 diabetes, especially the 4 main benefits below have just been updated by the US National Institute of Health (NIH). Therefore, everyone should supplement this mineral through diet or supplements.
1. Reduce the risk of stroke
Through 7 in-depth studies on 250,000 people on a global scale over 11.5 years, it was shown that for every additional 100mg of magnesium added per day, the risk of stroke was reduced by up to 9%.
2. Reduce the risk of diabetes
According to research by the University
3. Magnesium is good for heart health
Magnesium aids in the transport of calcium and potassium across cell membranes. These nutrients help to “stabilize” heart rate and reduce muscle spasms and cramps.
4. Reduce the risk of cancer
On average, adding 100 mg of magnesium to your daily diet can reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by up to 13%. In addition, magnesium also has anti-inflammatory effects such as reducing arthritis, the risk of heart disease, and even Alzheimer's disease.
* What to do when magnesium deficiency?
- Some symptoms of magnesium deficiency: Shaking hands and feet, nausea, respiratory diseases, high blood pressure, confusion, potassium and calcium deficiency, heart failure, increased type 2 diabetes...
- Supplement magnesium through diet: Increase intake of dark green leafy vegetables, fish, beans, nuts and seeds, avocado, brown rice... Once diet does not provide enough magnesium, you should consult your doctor to take supplements...
According to NNVN - NM