Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Higher dietary magnesium intake is inversely associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in both men and women.
To lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, focus on eating more magnesium-rich whole foods like whole grains, nuts, and green leafy vegetables rather than relying on magnesium supplements. Aim for a diet rich in these items to naturally increase your magnesium intake, which is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing diabetes.
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Our findings suggest a significant inverse association between magnesium intake and diabetes risk.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohorts (over 120,000 participants) with long follow-up and rigorous adjustment for confounders.
Source
Magnesium Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Men and Women
Ruy López‐Ridaura et al. · Diabetes Care · 2004
cohort · n=127932Cited 453×
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