Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, this study analyzed blood samples from 172 middle-aged adults and found that low magnesium levels were strongly linked to increased levels of homocysteine, a genotoxic amino acid that can damage the body’s genes. This damage raises the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, gastrointestinal disorders, various cancers, and diabetes. The study therefore emphasizes the importance of magnesium-rich foods, such as whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, and dark chocolate, in maintaining overall health.
Significantly, a direct correlation between low magnesium levels and increased DNA damage was revealed, even after accounting for factors such as age and gender. The research also showed that maintaining high levels of magnesium, along with folate and vitamin B12, is essential for protecting genes from toxicity caused by homocysteine. These findings suggest that magnesium deficiency could disrupt cellular processes, accelerate tissue aging, and increase susceptibility to various diseases. Previous research has shown that magnesium is crucial for the functioning of over 600 enzymes and many other critical processes in the body.
To read how magnesium can help prevent and control high blood pressure, see this article on our website.
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A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders.
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Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, this study analyzed blood samples from 172 middle-aged adults and found that low magnesium levels were strongly linked to increased levels of homocysteine, a genotoxic amino acid that can damage the body’s genes. This damage raises the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, gastrointestinal disorders, various cancers, and diabetes. The study therefore emphasizes the importance of magnesium-rich foods, such as whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, and dark chocolate, in maintaining overall health.
Significantly, a direct correlation between low magnesium levels and increased DNA damage was revealed, even after accounting for factors such as age and gender. The research also showed that maintaining high levels of magnesium, along with folate and vitamin B12, is essential for protecting genes from toxicity caused by homocysteine. These findings suggest that magnesium deficiency could disrupt cellular processes, accelerate tissue aging, and increase susceptibility to various diseases. Previous research has shown that magnesium is crucial for the functioning of over 600 enzymes and many other critical processes in the body.
To read how magnesium can help prevent and control high blood pressure, see this article on our website.
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