Magnesium Miracles is the definitive book on magnesium, an essential nutrient responsible for 80-90% of known metabolic functions. This guide addresses lifestyle, dietary and supplement changes you can make to protect against and alleviate diseases like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, depression diabetes asthma etc.

Unfortunately, many individuals lack magnesium even though they consume a healthful diet due to depleted soils containing this essential mineral.

Heart Disease

Magnesium is a vital nutrient in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. It relaxes and dilates blood vessels to lower resistance to blood flow that causes hypertension, while maintaining electrical activity of the heart to keep it pumping effectively. Furthermore, magnesium acts as an effective natural blood thinner that can prevent build-up of plaque in arteries that may lead to blockages or strokes.

Magnesium assists with the absorption of calcium and potassium, both vital components in maintaining healthy arteries and avoiding heart attacks or other cardiovascular issues. Furthermore, magnesium helps manage chronic inflammation that may contribute to atherosclerosis; prevent arrhythmias following heart attacks by improving blood flow; as well as control chronic inflammation that may contribute to atherosclerosis.

Studies demonstrate that low magnesium levels increase oxidative damage in the heart and decrease oxygen delivery to cells. Another research paper discovered that long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs increases your risk for hypomagnesemia – an uncommon but serious condition wherein low blood levels of magnesium exist in your system.

Magnesium Miracles provides up-to-date scientific evidence of magnesium’s benefits, showing its true power as a miracle mineral. This new edition features this scientific research alongside delicious magnesium-rich eating plans that combine health with deliciousness as well as essential information on why calcium, B vitamins, Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids rely on magnesium in order to function optimally within our bodies. With all this valuable information at your fingertips this comprehensive guide gives you all of the tools necessary to keep yourself healthy against an array of health threats such as cardiovascular disease diabetes depression asthma osteoporosis other bone disorders chronic fatigue syndrome chronic fatigue syndrome chronic fatigue syndrome gastrointestinal problems plus many more.

Osteoporosis

Magnesium, an essential mineral for strong bones and increased risk of osteoporosis, plays an integral role in prevention. Studies show that when magnesium levels fall too low, calcium cannot move through to build strong and healthy bones as efficiently. Furthermore, low magnesium intake increases fracture risk. Unfortunately, many Americans don’t get enough of this essential nutrient; approximately 70% of RDA for both women and men is estimated.

Magnesium Miracles gives an exclusive insider view into the latest research on magnesium as one of our essential yet overlooked health enhancing substances. Now with 30 percent new material added, this book explores how adding more magnesium into diet can protect against and help alleviate health threats such as heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis diabetes depression arthritis asthma etc.

Mary was prescribed magnesium supplements by her internist to ease her palpitations and anxiety attacks, and within one month her symptoms had disappeared completely. He was delighted with this result and encouraged her to keep up the great work! His comment? Keep it up!

Magnesium can be found in various foods, yet many individuals with poor eating habits or restricted diets don’t get enough. This is particularly true in developed nations with depleted soils that make it harder for us to obtain sufficient amounts of magnesium through food alone. While antacids may help relieve stomachache temporarily, they actually make matters worse because magnesium is essential for transporting calcium into bones. Instead, those suffering from low magnesium should opt for natural magnesium supplements like ReMag which is available as an ionic form fully absorbed at cellular level for full absorption by cells.

Diabetes

Magnesium is an essential mineral in glucose and carbohydrate metabolism, impacting how our bodies produce and utilize insulin effectively. Low levels of magnesium have been linked with type 2 diabetes; its prevention or delay may be helped by regular exercise as well as diet rich in magnesium.

Dietary Reference Intakes from the Institute of Medicine recommend an intake of 400 mg for adults (13 and up) each day of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamins D and K; unfortunately however many don’t meet this recommendation.

Studies demonstrate that increasing magnesium intake lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart failure and stroke while simultaneously decreasing blood pressure and triglycerides. A large study concluded that an increase of 100 milligrams daily of magnesium intake resulted in an approximate 22% reduction of cardiovascular disease risk factors as well as all-cause mortality risk factors.

Magnesium supplements can also provide a source of magnesium, with smaller doses spread throughout the day being best for those with diabetes or pre-diabetes who excrete it more quickly – so as to ensure your cells receive constant supplies.

Researchers conducted an in-depth evaluation of 24 randomized control trials conducted to assess the efficacy of oral magnesium supplementation on hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia and blood pressure among type 2 diabetics. Studies collected extensive information regarding participant age, BMI, country, duration of diabetes and magnesium level at baseline for all participants as well as fasting plasma glucose, 2-hour postprandial glucose, HbA1c values HDL-C values LDL values as well as total and trans fatty acid (TC andTG values for analysis by meta-regression analyses of primary outcomes.

Depression

At least 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression, and magnesium may help ease it. According to a study published by PLoS One, people who took magnesium supplements for six weeks experienced less depression than those who didn’t – the calming properties of magnesium help regulate serotonin levels in the brain while its insulin-resistance-reducing benefits could also prevent type 2 diabetes that often goes undetected due to symptoms that resemble those of other conditions.

Magnesium’s many benefits are widely acknowledged, including improving sleep and alleviating symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as stress and bloating. Magnesium is an essential nutrient for muscle activity; additionally it has been known to improve mood, boost energy, soothe headaches and relax nerves – perfect solutions for migraine sufferers as it counteracts hormone activity while simultaneously decreasing stress and anxiety, two major contributors to headache pain.

Magnesium may also help lower high blood pressure by regulating several of the body’s enzymes. As an electrolyte, magnesium works alongside sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and chloride to move nutrients in and out of cells for essential functions like cell energy production, muscle contractions, nerve transmission and heartbeat regulation.

Although magnesium is an essential nutrient, we do not advise taking it in hopes that it will treat mental illness. Similar to the “vitamin C fad” of the 1950s when psychiatrists promoted vitamin C products as treatments for schizophrenia and psychosis; results were disappointing. Instead, get your magnesium through food sources such as dark leafy greens, nuts & seeds, avocado, fish, yogurt bananas & black beans.

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic, debilitating condition that impairs quality of life for many individuals. Characterized by spasms in the bronchial tubes that lead to shortness of breath and chest tightness, asthma often arises from allergens such as mold spores or dust mites; magnesium has proven itself as a natural bronchodilator and antihistamine to ease symptoms while attenuating inflammation responses that trigger asthma attacks.

Integrating magnesium into your diet is easy; you can find it in foods ranging from leafy greens and nuts and beans, to supplements. Before taking any magnesium-containing products, however, be sure to consult with a healthcare provider first; especially if taking levothyroxine (a thyroid medication), penicillin (an antibiotic), or warfarin (blood thinner). These medications may deplete magnesium from your system.

Studies conducted on small populations have demonstrated that taking oral magnesium may help increase forced expiratory volume; however, more research needs to be conducted in order to ascertain whether magnesium can prevent asthma attacks altogether.

Magnesium Miracles has been revised and expanded to provide even more information on its health-promoting effects, including protection from heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes depression and arthritis. Carolyn Dean draws upon her years of medical and nutritional experience to offer advice for lifestyle, dietary, supplemental changes that may work in concert with increasing magnesium intake.