Colon Cancer Incidence Reduced by Magnesium Rich Foods?
Yet more studies have provided evidence that magnesium rich foods may reduce the risks of colon cancer. No surprises here, though more work needs to be done in this area.
The Journal of Nutrition published a study by doctors at the National Cancer Center in Tokyo, Japan involving 40,000 men and 46,000 women, an reassuringly large [...]
Magnesium Absorption and Effects of Other Supplements
The good news is, the fat you eat may be giving you more magnesium – even though it may not be a magnesium rich food itself.
At least sometimes.
This shouldn’t be a surprise, despite the demonization of fat, it has been a staple part of the human diet dating back to dawn of hunting and fire. [...]
Magnesium During Pregnancy
Is Magnesium Safe During Pregnancy?
As long as you don’t overdo it, yes. The United States daily requirements for magnesium are actually increased in pregnant women as follows:
Adult Female: 300mg
Pregnant Female: 320mg
Breastfeeding Female: 350mg
That’s too little according to many sources. The Baby Center goes even farther:
Pregnant women, 19 to 30 years of age: 350 milligrams (mg) [...]
Transdermal Magnesium Oil
Magnesium oil is sometimes called “transdermal magnesium therapy.”
In a sense, this is a new way to supplement the magnesium your body needs. Yet, in another sense, it is a very old way. Epsom salts were discovered when the town of Epsom in the south of England became famous for its bath waters many centuries ago. [...]
Magnesium and Diabetes
Magnesium Rich Foods Reduce Diabetes Risk
Maybe it’s a happy coincidence, but foods high in magnesium also tend to be incredibly healthy. In that vein, two studies by Harvard researchers suggested that a diet of magnesium rich foods can help prevent the onset of Type II diabetes.
The 2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet estimates that 23.6 million [...]
