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| Magnisium |
 
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2008-03-23 19:47:16 |
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Magnesium
An essential mineral and vital to proper human
nutrition, magnesium is intricately involved in a
variety of biological functions. In fact, over 300
metabolic reactions carried out in the human body
require magnesium. Every major biological process,
including the synthesis of proteins, and nucleic
acids, and the production of cellular energy must have
adequate amounts of magnesium in order to function
properly. Magnesium is also plays a key role in nerve
conduction, the electrical stability of cells, muscle
contraction, the regulation of vascular tone, the
maintenance of membrane integrity, and many other
things.
Green vegetables, nuts, and unpolished grains, are an
excellent source of magnesium. Chlorophyll is the
magnesium chelate of porphyrin; which, because of
their chlorophyll content, makes green leafy
vegetables particularly valuable. Although they
contain substantially lower amounts than the foods
mentioned above, milk, starches and meats also supply
magnesium. Generally, foods that have been processed
or refined are poor sources of magnesium. In the
United States, the mean daily intake of magnesium in
males ages nine years and older is approximately 323
milligrams; for females in that same age bracket
consumptions levels are estimated at 228 milligrams.
Lower intake levels have been reported by some
surveys, and some believe that daily intake levels are
undoubtedly less than adequate.
A connection with magnesium has been used in
connection in the following health conditions:
Congestive heart failure
Mitral valve prolapse
Gestational hypertension
Diabetes
Migraine headaches
Cardiac arrhythmia
Kidney stones (citrate in combination with potassium
citrate)
Dosage and Administration
Supplemental magnesium comes in many forms including
magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium
pidolate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium arginate,
magnesium citrate, magnesium aspartate, magnesium
hydroxide, magnesium orotate, and many other amino
acids and oligopeptide chelates of magnesium.
Magnesium supplements come in combination with other
minerals and vitamins, or as a stand-alone product.
Some supplemental mixtures may contain a combination
of magnesium forms such as magnesium chloride,
magnesium oxide, and magnesium gluconate. There are a
variety of combination products available on the
market today.
Because, for most people, daily dietary intake of
magnesium is less than adequate, many doctors
recommend adults take 250-350 mg of supplemental
magnesium each day.
Side Effects
The effects of magnesium consumption discussed here
refer only to oral ingestion of magnesium and do not
reflect or address the use of magnesium used
intravenously.
Diarrhea can be caused by taking too much magnesium;
for some people, even amounts as low as 350-500mg a
day. Excessive consumption of laxatives containing
magnesium can lead to more serious problems.
Thankfully, such problems are not likely to be caused
by the small amounts of magnesium found in nutritional
supplements. It is important for individuals with
kidney disease to consult with a doctor before taking
magnesium supplements.
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Dietary Insurance:
A Daily Multivitamin
by the Harvard School
of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a
healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very
long ago, the common answer from most experts and
professionals would have been an emphatic "no".
However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that
taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most
adults.
Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Use With Care
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high
potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs,
it might seem like dietary supplements could replace
food as a source of the nutrients the body requires.
However, this is not the case.
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| Re: Magnisium |
United States |
2008-03-24 01:55:03 |
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Hi there,
Thanks very much for posting info on magnesium. It is useful to me
personally.
We should be careful not to buy supplements with synthetic
ingredients, for
the very same reasons that synthetic meds should be avoided.
Info below from two sources may be helpful.
Steph
http://drbenkim.com/guide-vitamins-minerals
Here are two key guidelines for choosing the best possible whole food
supplements to ensure nutritional excellence:
1.
Look for supplements that are made with 100% whole foods; if the
ingredients label doesn't clearly list only whole foods, and if you
see fractionated chemicals like "ascorbic acid" or "Vitamin C" without
an accompanying listing of a whole food source, then you are likely
looking at a supplement that contains synthetic nutrients.
2.
Look for supplements that come in dark glass jars. Dark glass
jars (like amber-colored glass jars) are the best storage containers
for preserving nutrient integrity because they are inert (chemically
inactive), and they protect the essential fatty acids in whole foods.
Plastic containers may allow oxygen to seep in over time, which can
cause significant degradation of nutrient value.
Most nutritional supplements are packaged in plastic bottles
because plastic is cheap and doesn't break.
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Beyond junk vitamins: Secrets the public isn't supposed to know about
the vitamin industry
...an exclusive interview with Greg Kunin from Ola Loa
Ever take a vitamin and actually feel your energy drop? There could be
a reason for that: Some vitamins literally steal energy from your
body's cells, while other vitamins delivered in a more natural
chemical configuration actually donate energy to your cells!
In terms of nutrition, there's a huge difference between "junk"
vitamins and higher end vitamins -- called "premethylated" vitamins.
And while most low-end cosumer vitamin companies rely on the junk,
energy-stealing forms of these vitamins, quality vitamin companies use
the higher-end (and more expensive) premethylated forms.
Here's one way you can tell the difference. Take any multivitamin
product and look for the B vitamins section on the Nutrition Facts label.
Cheap vitamins (non-methylated) will use standardized "USP" vitamins
such as "Thiamin USP (thiamin HCL) vitamin B1." That's the chemical
form of vitamin B1, and it actually requires a donation of cellular
energy from your body before you can use it. The form of B12 in cheap
vitamins is cyanocobalamin.
Quality vitamins, on the other hand, will use the "coenzyme" forms of
the B vitamins. Thse will often be listed with the word "coenzyme,"
and the form of vitamin B12 will appear as either methylcobalamin or
hydroxycobalamin. That's a sure sign of a high-end, quality multivitamin.
Here it is again:
USP = cheap
B12 as cyanocobalamin = cheap
Coenzyme or methylated = quality
B12 as hydroxycobalamin or methylcobalamin = quality
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>
>
> Magnesium
>
> An essential mineral and vital to proper human
> nutrition, magnesium is intricately involved in a
> variety of biological functions. In fact, over 300
> metabolic reactions carried out in the human body
>; require magnesium. Every major biological process,
> including the synthesis of proteins, and nucleic
> acids, and the production of cellular energy must have
>; adequate amounts of magnesium in order to function
> properly. Magnesium is also plays a key role in nerve
> conduction, the electrical stability of cells, muscle
> contraction, the regulation of vascular tone, the
> maintenance of membrane integrity, and many other
> things.
>
> Green vegetables, nuts, and unpolished grains, are an
> excellent source of magnesium. Chlorophyll is the
> magnesium chelate of porphyrin; which, because of
> their chlorophyll content, makes green leafy
> vegetables particularly valuable. Although they
>; contain substantially lower amounts than the foods
> mentioned above, milk, starches and meats also supply
> magnesium. Generally, foods that have been processed
> or refined are poor sources of magnesium. In the
> United States, the mean daily intake of magnesium in
> males ages nine years and older is approximately 323
> milligrams; for females in that same age bracket
> consumptions levels are estimated at 228 milligrams.
> Lower intake levels have been reported by some
>; surveys, and some believe that daily intake levels are
> undoubtedly less than adequate.
>
> A connection with magnesium has been used in
> connection in the following health conditions:
>
>
> Congestive heart failure
> Mitral valve prolapse
> Gestational hypertension
> Diabetes
> Migraine headaches
> Cardiac arrhythmia
> Kidney stones (citrate in combination with potassium
> citrate)
> Dosage and Administration
>
> Supplemental magnesium comes in many forms including
> magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium
> pidolate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium arginate,
> magnesium citrate, magnesium aspartate, magnesium
> hydroxide, magnesium orotate, and many other amino
> acids and oligopeptide chelates of magnesium.
> Magnesium supplements come in combination with other
> minerals and vitamins, or as a stand-alone product.
> Some supplemental mixtures may contain a combination
> of magnesium forms such as magnesium chloride,
> magnesium oxide, and magnesium gluconate. There are a
> variety of combination products available on the
> market today.
>
> Because, for most people, daily dietary intake of
> magnesium is less than adequate, many doctors
> recommend adults take 250-350 mg of supplemental
> magnesium each day.
>;
> Side Effects
>
> The effects of magnesium consumption discussed here
>; refer only to oral ingestion of magnesium and do not
> reflect or address the use of magnesium used
>; intravenously.
>
> Diarrhea can be caused by taking too much magnesium;
> for some people, even amounts as low as 350-500mg a
> day. Excessive consumption of laxatives containing
> magnesium can lead to more serious problems.
> Thankfully, such problems are not likely to be caused
> by the small amounts of magnesium found in nutritional
> supplements. It is important for individuals with
>; kidney disease to consult with a doctor before taking
> magnesium supplements.
>
>
>
> Featured Articles
>
> How to buy multi-vitamins
>
>
> by VitaGuide.org
>
> We do not sell multi-vitamins, but can give you advice
> on how to narrow your choices to legitimate companies
> and products.
>
> Dietary Insurance:
> A Daily Multivitamin
>
>
> by the Harvard School
> of Public Health
>
> It has been asked by millions of people "If you eat a
> healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?" Not very
>; long ago, the common answer from most experts and
> professionals would have been an emphatic "no".
>; However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that
>; taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most
>; adults.
>
> Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Use With Care
>;
>
> by the Mayoclinic Staff
>
> Given the popularity and availability of "high
> potency" amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, | |