Micronutrients & recovery
Higher magnesium intake is inversely associated with systemic inflammation (measured by plasma CRP) and a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and older women.
Focus on increasing magnesium-rich foods like whole grains, green leafy vegetables, legumes, and nuts. This study found that women with the highest intake of these foods had significantly lower levels of systemic inflammation (CRP) and a 27% lower risk of metabolic syndrome compared to those with the lowest intake. While this is observational, the biological plausibility and strong statistical association support prioritizing these foods for metabolic health.
Our results suggest that magnesium intake is inversely associated with systemic inflammation and the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in middle-aged and older women.
Why this rating
Large cohort (n=11,686) with rigorous adjustment for confounders, but cross-sectional design prevents causal inference.
Source
Magnesium Intake, C-Reactive Protein, and the Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Middle-Aged and Older U.S. Women
Yiqing Song et al. · Diabetes Care · 2005
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