DynamicBalance
06-22-2011, 11:12 AM
Magnesium is one of the most commonly deficient nutrients in the United States, for a number of reasons. Our soils are severely depleted of magnesium, our diets rarely supply satisfactory amounts, and our waters are polluted and generally have to be filtered for drinking, removing the magnesium. On top of that, glucose metabolism requires incredible amounts of magnesium! Anyone whose diet includes large amounts of carbohydrates, especially refined carbs, is at risk for magnesium deficiency.
Good sources of magnesium in the diet include homemade bone broth, organic dark leafy greens, beans and whole grains that have been prepared to reduce phytic acid (through slow sourdough fermentation, soaking, or sprouting), and blackstrap molasses. Even if you eat these foods regularly, you still may not be getting enough magnesium, especially in relation to calcium. Trace mineral drops added to water and food are a great way to get extra magnesium. Warm (not hot) epsom salt baths and magnesium sprays that are applied to the skin are some other good ways to supplement with magnesium.
Laurel Blair, NTP
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ORANGE, Calif., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnesium deficiency is an important factor in the results obtained from vitamin D. According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association (https://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org (https://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org/)), the effectiveness and benefits of vitamin D are greatly undermined in the absence of adequate levels of magnesium in the body. Magnesium acts with and is essential to the activity of vitamin D, and yet most Americans do not get their recommended daily allowance (RDA) of this important mineral.
Extensive research has shown that vitamin D deficiencies play a major role in the development of dozens of diseases, including a variety of cancers, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer, as well as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis and mental illness.
"While many people are beginning to realize the amazing health benefits that vitamin D has to offer in the prevention of disease, they may not be getting the full benefits from vitamin D without also supplementing their diets with magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that works synergistically with vitamin D," says Dr. Dean.
"Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism not only of vitamin D but of calcium as well," Dean states. "Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form so that it can help calcium absorption.
"Magnesium stimulates a particular hormone, calcitonin, which helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, preventing osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis and kidney stones."
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Good sources of magnesium in the diet include homemade bone broth, organic dark leafy greens, beans and whole grains that have been prepared to reduce phytic acid (through slow sourdough fermentation, soaking, or sprouting), and blackstrap molasses. Even if you eat these foods regularly, you still may not be getting enough magnesium, especially in relation to calcium. Trace mineral drops added to water and food are a great way to get extra magnesium. Warm (not hot) epsom salt baths and magnesium sprays that are applied to the skin are some other good ways to supplement with magnesium.
Laurel Blair, NTP
www.dynamicbalancenutrition.com (https://www.dynamicbalancenutrition.com)
https://prn.to/ipbiZR
ORANGE, Calif., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnesium deficiency is an important factor in the results obtained from vitamin D. According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association (https://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org (https://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org/)), the effectiveness and benefits of vitamin D are greatly undermined in the absence of adequate levels of magnesium in the body. Magnesium acts with and is essential to the activity of vitamin D, and yet most Americans do not get their recommended daily allowance (RDA) of this important mineral.
Extensive research has shown that vitamin D deficiencies play a major role in the development of dozens of diseases, including a variety of cancers, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer, as well as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis and mental illness.
"While many people are beginning to realize the amazing health benefits that vitamin D has to offer in the prevention of disease, they may not be getting the full benefits from vitamin D without also supplementing their diets with magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that works synergistically with vitamin D," says Dr. Dean.
"Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism not only of vitamin D but of calcium as well," Dean states. "Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form so that it can help calcium absorption.
"Magnesium stimulates a particular hormone, calcitonin, which helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, preventing osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis and kidney stones."
Read the rest... (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/magnesium-deficiency-reduces-effectiveness-of-vitamin-d-in-the-prevention-of-disease-according-to-magnesium-expert-dr-carolyn-dean-md-nd-123905004.html)