The surprising link between magnesium and brain health

( Natural News ) Many of the health problems facing us today can be traced to nutrient deficiencies. You might have heard about the importance of getting enough Vitamin D or omega 3s, for example, but other nutrients don’t seem to get as much attention. When it comes to brain health and cognition, however, there is one nutrient that deserves top billing, and that is magnesium. Scientists have been looking into the connection between the widespread magnesium deficiency seen in the U.S. and the rise in problems like Alzheimer’s. Most Alzheimer’s patients exhibit lower levels of serum and brain magnesium. With around 50 million Americans believed to be magnesium deficient and more than 16 million older Americans suffering from cognitive impairment, there is the potential to help a lot of people by exploring this connection. A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that magnesium can enhance cognitive function in humans while reducing impairment. In the study, a group of adults between the ages of 50 and 70 who were experiencing memory loss were divided into groups, with some taking magnesium supplements and others taking a placebo. The group who took magnesium noted significant improvements in their cognitive function. Study lead author Dr. Guosong Liu said this is because magnesium raises the density of brain synapses while also enhancing and restoring cognitive abilities. Studies in animals have yielded similar results. In one study, magnesium sulfate injections led to significant improvements in synaptic efficacy and prevented learning and memory impairments in rats who had Alzheimer’s disease. This led the researchers of one such study, which was published in PLoS One , to suggest that magnesium treatment during the earlier stages of Alzheimer’s could protect from cognitive impairment. Mother Nature’s micronutrient secret : Organic Broccoli Sprout Capsules now available, […]

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