Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Magnesium intake is inversely related to the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with zero magnesium balance occurring at approximately 165 mg/day in adults.
Maintaining magnesium intake above 165 mg/day helps achieve metabolic balance. Higher intakes (300-350 mg) are associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, supporting the higher AI recommendations.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
a recent pooled analysis of balance studies in adults suggests that zero magnesium balance may occur at a magnesium intake of 165 mg/day. The Panel also notes that results of some large-scale and long-term prospective observational studies point to an inverse relationship between magnesium intake and the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2.
Why this rating
Based on pooled balance studies and prospective observational studies, but no RCTs are cited for the diabetes claim in this summary.
Source
Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for magnesium
EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products et al. · EFSA Journal · 2015
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