Micronutrients & recovery
Habitually low magnesium intake induces biochemical pathway changes that increase the risk of chronic degenerative diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders.
Ensure adequate magnesium intake through diet or supplementation, as deficiency is linked to chronic diseases. Standard blood tests may not detect deficiency, so focus on dietary sources and recommended intake levels rather than relying solely on serum magnesium tests.
Habitually low intakes of magnesium and in general the deficiency of this micronutrient induce changes in biochemical pathways that can increase the risk of illness and, in particular, chronic degenerative diseases.
Why this rating
The paper is a comprehensive review citing numerous epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies, though it does not present new primary clinical trial data.
Source
Magnesium: Biochemistry, Nutrition, Detection, and Social Impact of Diseases Linked to Its Deficiency
Diana Fiorentini et al. · Nutrients · 2021
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