4 Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for the body, from reducing strokes to limiting type 2 diabetes, especially the 4 main benefits below that have just been updated by the US National Institute of Medicine (NIH). Therefore, everyone should supplement this mineral through food 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 UniversityNorth Carolina(USA) shows that supplementing enough magnesium every day, especially those who consume the highest amount of magnesium, will reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 47% compared to the group with the lowest magnesium consumption. In addition, magnesium also has the effect of improving blood sugar levels and reducing the body's insulin resistance.

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: Tremors in 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 of all kinds, 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