FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 MAGNESIUM One-to-three ratio with calcium or 500 to 700 mg a day Chelator. Raises HDL/LDL ratio. Required for bones. With taurine regulates amount of calcium in heart and artery muscles. Reduces arrhythmia, angina, and blood pressure, improves blood flow to the heart, prevents calcium deposits, kidney stones, and gallstones. Animal studies have shown that high doses of magnesium can reverse atherosclerotic plaques. Has anti-cancer action and helps memory. Improves glucose handling in people with insulin resistance. Required for B-2 metabolism. Diuretics, anticholinergics, alcohol, and phosphates in soft drinks depletes magnesium. Vitamin B-6 required for metabolization. Toxic above 10 grams a day. "In recent lab tests a deficiency of magnesium reduced work efficiency of the body, causing a 15 percent increase in oxygen consumption and an increased pulse rate." H. Lukaski, Ph.D., USDA Nutr. Res. Ctr. (Science News: 5-3-97). Preferred forms are: aspartate, fumarate, citrate, malate or succinate. (27) Do not take a magnesium supplement if you have kidney disease. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
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FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 MAGNESIUM One-to-three ratio with calcium or 500 to 700 mg a day Chelator. Raises HDL/LDL ratio. Required for bones. With taurine regulates amount of calcium in heart and artery muscles. Reduces arrhythmia, angina, and blood pressure, improves blood flow to the heart, prevents calcium deposits, kidney stones, and gallstones. Animal studies have shown that high doses of magnesium can reverse atherosclerotic plaques. Has anti-cancer action and helps memory. Improves glucose handling in people with insulin resistance. Required for B-2 metabolism. Diuretics, anticholinergics, alcohol, and phosphates in soft drinks depletes magnesium. Vitamin B-6 required for metabolization. Toxic above 10 grams a day. "In recent lab tests a deficiency of magnesium reduced work efficiency of the body, causing a 15 percent increase in oxygen consumption and an increased pulse rate." H. Lukaski, Ph.D., USDA Nutr. Res. Ctr. (Science News: 5-3-97). Preferred forms are: aspartate, fumarate, citrate, malate or succinate. (27) Do not take a magnesium supplement if you have kidney disease. For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
