Scientific Effect
Magnesium is an essential mineral for over 300 enzymes in the body. Supplementation is associated with improved wound-healing, insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health.
Clinical Study
Magnesium Supplementation and the Effects on Wound Healing and Metabolic Status in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Results
"Magnesium supplementation for 12 weeks among subjects with Diabetic Foot Ulcer had beneficial effects on parameters of ulcer size, glucose metabolism, serum hs-CRP, and plasma TAC levels."
Study Citation
Razzaghi, R., Pidar, F., Momen-Heravi, M., Bahmani, F., Akbari, H., & Asemi, Z. (2018). Magnesium supplementation and the effects on wound healing and metabolic status in patients with diabetic foot ulcer: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Biological trace element research, 181(2), 207-215.
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Magnesium supplementation among women with gestational diabetes had beneficial effects on metabolic status and pregnancy outcomes, following 250 mg magnesium oxide daily for 6 weeks.
Results
"Magnesium supplementation affects metabolic status and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial."
Study Citation
Asemi, Z., Karamali, M., Jamilian, M., Foroozanfard, F., Bahmani, F., Heidarzadeh, Z., ... & Esmaillzadeh, A. (2015). Magnesium supplementation affects metabolic status and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 102(1), 222-229.
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Our data indicate that a daily magnesium supplement of 350 mg for 24 wk in overweight and obese adults reduces arterial stiffness.
Results
"Our data indicate that a daily magnesium supplement of 350 mg for 24 wk in overweight and obese adults reduces arterial stiffness."
Study Citation
Joris, P. J., Plat, J., Bakker, S. J., & Mensink, R. P. (2016). Long-term magnesium supplementation improves arterial stiffness in overweight and obese adults: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 103(5), 1260-1266.
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