Magnesium Brain Health Benefits In Long Term Memory, Recall

sarita — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:52:41 +0000

We’ve discussed the benefits of magnesium in addressing many conditions including migraines, restless leg syndrome, diabetes and stress. Now, a recent research study shows that magnesium may also figure into treatments for age-related memory decline. Using a magnesium compound, Magnesium-L-threonate (MgT) in laboratory studies with rats, researchers found that MgT helped stimulate areas of the brain that have to do with spatial navigation and long term memory, and also boosted memory recall.
The study also indicated that only 32% of Americans get the recommended daily allowance of magnesium. (This figure varies widely but this one seems fairly accurate).

Magnesium May Improve Memory (WebMD)

Magnesium Deficiency and Restless Leg Syndrome Insomnia RLS Study

sarita — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:33:28 +0000

Restless Leg Syndrome is one of several sleep disorders that has been scientifically linked to low magnesium and magnesium deficiency. Studies have shown that increasing magnesium intake in patients with sleep disorders like Restless Leg Syndrome has improved their insomnia. We also have another article on minerals and insomnia.

Magnesium supplements, along with calcium, helped improve the quality of sleep as well as shortened the time for patients to fall asleep. However, do not take more than you need, and take it early in the day, preferably at the same time. Two smaller doses can sometimes be better than a single large dose so consult with your doctor or sleep specialist. Also, be sure that your insomnia isn’t linked to another condition such as diabetes, hypertension, stress, dieting, or high cholesterol, as these can also lead to magnesium deficiency. You can skip the supplements if you eat foods like nuts, seeds and dark leafy greens that are high in magnesium.

Why all of a sudden the need to consider our magnesium levels? Apart from having a condition such as restless leg syndrome that affects our sleep, many of the minerals and nutrients we formerly received through plants or nature has been reduced through the use of pesticides. So, we’re not getting the same needed levels of magnesium naturally that we used to.

“According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Research Center in North Dakota, “Magnesium plays a key role in the body’s chemistry that regulates sleep. This may be why persons with long-term lack of sleep, or abnormal brain waves during deep sleep, often have low magnesium in their blood…”

Restless Leg Syndrome Linked To Magnesium Deficiency.

Restless Leg Syndrome is one of several sleep disorders that has been scientifically linked to low magnesium and magnesium deficiency. Studies have shown that increasing magnesium intakein patients with sleep disorders like Restless Leg Syndrome has improved their insomnia.

Magnesium Health Watch » Research

Magnesium Brain Health Benefits In Long Term Memory, Recall

Magnesium Deficiency and Restless Leg Syndrome Insomnia RLS Study