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Many studies show that individuals with deficient magnesium levels have an elevated serum C-reactive protein concentration (indicator blood test for inflammation). Adequate magnesium status generally attenuates an elevated CRP to concentrations that are not indicative of chronic low grade inflammation. PMID: 25023192.
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Chronic inflammation—not cholesterol—is the cause of heart disease. Many doctors and research scientists now believe that most chronic diseases may have the same root cause: inflammation. Chronic low-grade inflammation has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and even cancer.⠀
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As we know chronic low grade inflammation has been linked to heart attacks, stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease and even cancer.
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In a study published in the Lancet (#1 world leading general medical journal), researchers found that the INFLAMMATION inside arterial walls could explain why many people with normal or even ideal cholesterol levels suffer heart attacks and strokes, while other with very high levels of cholesterol never develop heart disease. PMID: 22421340 (because inflammation is the cause of heart attacks). ⠀
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Magnesium deficiency indirectly enhances oxidative damage of molecules by inducing a stress response. When this happens our body stimulates a catecholamine release from the adrenal glands. These catecholamines (neurotransmitters such as adrenaline) increase the production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals). PMID: 27854048.
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And as you know free radicals produce a systemic inflammatory response which leads to oxidative stress (damaging of tissues) and all other sorts of problems.⠀
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When magnesium levels are optimal then low grade inflammation decreases or subsides. ⠀
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It's super important to make sure you're eating magnesium rich foods (check out my post on that) and supplementing with magnesium. The recommended daily amount is 350-400mg per day.
Written by Dr. Bab.
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