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Vitamins and Minerals Lower Risk of Mortality—Study Confirms

Orange, CA, October 26, 2011 — In a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine entitled “Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women,” it was found that Vitamin B complex was associated with a 7 percent reduction in mortality, Vitamin C was associated with a 4 percent reduction in mortality, Vitamin D was associated with an 8 percent reduction in mortality, and Magnesium was associated with a 3 percent reduction in mortality, with a similar reduction rate associated with Selenium and Zinc.

According to Robert G. Smith, Research Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Neuroscience, and member of the Institute for Neurological Sciences, “This study showed a benefit from taking B-complex, C, D, and E vitamins, and calcium and magnesium. Therefore, if those wanting better health would take appropriate doses of supplements regularly, they would likely continue to achieve better health and longer life.”

Professor Smith adds that “iron and copper supplements, which are known to be potentially inflammatory and toxic when taken by older people, because they tend to accumulate in the body, should not be generalized to imply that all vitamin and nutrient supplements are harmful.”

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Calcium Supplementation Without a Proper Balance of Magnesium Can Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Osteoporosis and Kidney Stones

Orange, CA, Sept. 14th, 2011 — The British Medical Journal recently published a large analysis based on the results of 5 clinical trials conducted in the US, Great Britain and New Zealand that involved more than 8,000 people. The analysis concluded that, “Calcium supplements...increase the risk of cardiovascular events, especially myocardial infarction (heart attack)... A reassessment of the role of calcium supplements in osteoporosis management is warranted." 1

According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association (www.nutritionalmagnesium.org), approximately 30 to 40 years ago, doctors began prescribing calcium on a routine basis to many men and almost all women over the age of 40 to counter the effects of bone loss due to aging. The conventional wisdom was that bone loss is due to calcium deficiency. “After 40 years, it has become clear that taking calcium alone does not stop or even slow bone loss and does not prevent osteoporosis.” 2

The new wisdom now emerging is that magnesium is actually the key to the body's proper assimilation and use of calcium as well as vitamin D. Dr. Dean says, “If we consume too much calcium without sufficient magnesium, the excess calcium is not utilized correctly and may actually become toxic, causing painful conditions such as some forms of arthritis, kidney stones, osteoporosis and calcification of the arteries leading to heart attack and cardiovascular disease.

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Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Higher Risk of Osteoporosis, Says Doctor

Orange, CA, July 26, 2011 — A magnesium deficiency reduces the absorption and metabolism of calcium and prevents the proper amount of calcium being directed toward building stronger bones. According to Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association (www.nutritionalmagnesium.org), the effectiveness and benefits of calcium with respect to bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis are greatly impaired in the absence of adequate levels of magnesium in the body.

 “Magnesium keeps calcium dissolved in the blood. Without the proper balance of magnesium to calcium, about a 2:1 ratio, calcium ends up depositing in your kidneys and can create kidney stones, in your coronary arteries resulting in clogged arteries, and in joint cartilage, rather than in your bones where you need it most. The more calcium you take without the balancing effect of magnesium, the more symptoms of magnesium deficiency and calcium excess you are liable to experience,” Dr. Dean says.

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Magnesium Deficiency Reduces Effectiveness of Vitamin D in the Prevention of Disease

Orange, CA, June 14, 2011 — 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 (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.

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Magnesium Supplements May Enhance the Effect of Antihypertensive Medications

Dr. Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D – Scientist and researcher, says “A comprehensive analytical review of 44 human studies in 43 publications of oral Magnesium (Mg) therapy for hypertension (HT) shows Magnesium supplements may enhance the blood-pressure (BP) lowering effect of anti-hypertensive medications (medications) in Stage 1 HT subjects.”

Orange, CA, May 13, 2010 – In a recent article written on the subject of magnesium supplements and their effect on antihypertensive medications, Dr. Rosanoff reviewed 9 studies conducted on subjects treated with medications continuously = 6 months (with = 2-wk washout) resulted in significant decreases in both SBP and DBP with oral Mg supplements as low as 230 mg (10 mmol) per day.

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Blood Serum Test Is Not An Accurate Measure of Magnesium Deficiency

Medical Expert, Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND says Magnesium levels cannot accurately be measured by testing blood (serum) magnesium status.

Orange, CA, May 9, 2010 – Over 72% of Americans are magnesium deficient due to the depletion of this mineral from our soils and hence from our foods. Our modern diet of processed foods, refined sugars and simple carbohydrates are empty foods that do not give us the necessary nutrients for a healthy lifestyle.

If you think magnesium levels can be measured through a simple blood test, think again.

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Magnesium Nutrition Improves Mood and Mental Health

Medical Expert, Dr. Carolyn Dean, MD, ND says Magnesium supplementation can improve mood and general well being.

Orange, CA, May 12, 2010 – May is Mental Health Month and what better way to celebrate than to ensure you take care of your mental health naturally. Magnesium is just such a natural mineral than can help.

As Dr. Dean shared, “A deficiency of magnesium magnifies depression and stress. Serotonin, the feel good brain chemical that is boosted artificially by some medications, depends on magnesium for its production and function. A person that is going through a stressful period without sufficient magnesium can set up a deficit that, if not corrected, can linger, causing depression and further health problems.”

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Magnesium Deficiency = Higher Risk for Diabetes Mellitus? New Study Confirms Link

Diabetes mellitus is a disease in which the body does not produce or does not utilize insulin effectively. A new research study out of Brazil, adds to the growing evidence that magnesium deficiency is linked to diabetes mellitus risk and complications. Magnesium has been found to regulate and improve blood sugar control and those who are low on this mineral increase their risk of developing diabetes mellitus considerably.

Orange, CA — A new study from Brazil, scrutinized magnesium intake and blood levels in 51 type 2 diabetes patients. Blood sugar (glucose) tests were done which measure the levels of glucose in the patient's blood. One such test is the "fasting blood sugar test" which measures blood glucose after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours.