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“National dietary analyses show that many U.S. adults have reported magnesium intakes below the estimated average requirement, making adequate intake an important nutrition goal. Dr. Patrick discusses a prospective cohort of 66,806 older adults in which each 100-milligram-per-day lower magnesium intake was associated with a 24% higher incidence of pancreatic cancer.”

“The body can preserve magnesium-dependent processes needed for immediate survival while underfunding long-term maintenance tasks. Magnesium is required by enzymes involved in DNA replication and repair, so chronic inadequacy could allow cellular damage to accumulate over time.”

“In this FoundMyFitness solo episode excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains that bone is the body’s major magnesium reservoir. When intake remains low, maintaining circulating magnesium can draw on skeletal reserves, so a normal blood value does not necessarily describe long-term intake.”

“Magnesium, a mineral found in dark leafy greens, serves as a cofactor in several biological functions, including energy production and DNA repair. National surveys indicate that much of the US population is not meeting their daily magnesium requirement.”

“Magnesium supports the enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism, while vitamin K-dependent proteins help direct calcium handling. In a randomized trial, magnesium supplementation changed vitamin D metabolites in a manner that depended on baseline vitamin D status.”

“One clinical study in humans showed a high dose of magnesium L-threonate resulted in marginal improvements in cognitive function. However, plasma and red blood cell magnesium levels increased minimally or not at all, with much being excreted in the urine.”

“Fatty fish can contribute vitamin D through food, and decisions about supplements should reflect measured status and individual context. Magnesium supports enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism and is supplied by leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains.”

“She considers it a reasonable magnesium source but notes possible gastrointestinal effects at high doses and says long-term high-dose safety has not been established. She personally takes about 130 milligrams of magnesium glycinate.”

“For example, correcting vitamin D and magnesium deficiencies can reverse epigenetic aging and protect against DNA damage. Diet should be the primary source of most of our nutrients, but it can be hard to obtain optimal nutrition through whole-food sources.”

“Zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins: These micronutrients aid in the metabolism of alcohol and their excretion is elevated due to alcohol consumption. Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, and magnesium): These help maintain hydration, and their excretion is elevated due to alcohol consumption.”