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Vitamins and Minerals Lower Risk of Mortality - Study Confirms Orange, CA, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 – PRNewswire/ -- In a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine entitled "Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women," it was found that Vitamin B complex was associated with a 7 percent reduction in mortality, Vitamin C was associated with a 4 percent reduction in mortality, Vitamin D was associated with an 8 percent reduction in mortality, and Magnesium was associated with a 3 percent reduction in mortality, with a similar reduction rate associated with Selenium and Zinc. According to Robert G. Smith, Research Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Neuroscience, and member of the Institute for Neurological Sciences, "This study showed a benefit from taking B-complex, C, D, and E vitamins, and calcium and magnesium. Therefore, if those wanting better health would take appropriate doses of supplements regularly, they would likely continue to achieve better health and longer life." Professor Smith adds that "iron and copper supplements, which are known to be potentially inflammatory and toxic when taken by older people, because they tend to accumulate in the body, should not be generalized to imply that all vitamin and nutrient supplements are harmful." Noting that vitamins and minerals work with each other, Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and medical director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association, says, "Most people can benefit from magnesium supplementation because this vital mineral is sorely lacking in our standard American diet. Over 75 percent of Americans don't get their recommended daily allowance of this multi-tasking mineral. Additionally, many people may not be getting the full benefits from vitamin D without also supplementing their diets with magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that works synergistically with vitamin D. "Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism of calcium as well," Dr. Dean states. "Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form so that it can help calcium absorption. Magnesium stimulates a particular hormone, calcitonin, which helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, which can help prevent osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis and kidney stones." The National Institutes of Health says, "Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. There is an increased interest in the role of magnesium in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes." Inadequate magnesium intake has also been associated with cancer, asthma, allergies, arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney stones, migraine headaches, menstrual cramps, PMS, cramps, and other conditions as well. Safety Record of Dietary Supplements A new analysis of the American Association of Poison Control Centers' annual report data indicates that there have, in fact, been no deaths whatsoever from vitamins - none at all - in the 27 years that such reports have been available, according to Jagan N. Vaman, MD. Andrew W. Saul, PhD, in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine states, "Vitamin therapy is tens of thousands of times safer than drug therapy." According to a 2010 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, in 2008 prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, the main ingredients in Oxycontin and Vicodin, landed 305,885 Americans in emergency rooms - more than double the 144,644 visits in 2004. According to ABC News, drugs are now causing more deaths than motor vehicle accidents. Dr. Leonard Paulozzi, medical epidemiologist at the CDC's division of unintentional injury prevention, said prescription drugs were driving up the death toll. "There has been a dramatic increase in use of prescription drugs as physicians have become more liberal in prescribing them," said Paulozzi, adding that the bulk of drug-related deaths stems from accidental opioid painkiller overdoses. A free 32-page guide to the benefits of magnesium written by Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, is available as a free download at http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org. For more information, go to http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org Source: Nutritional Magnesium Association
Vitamins and Minerals Lower Risk of Mortality - Study Confirms Orange, CA, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 – PRNewswire/ -- In a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine entitled "Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women," it was found that Vitamin B complex was associated with a 7 percent reduction in mortality, Vitamin C was associated with a 4 percent reduction in mortality, Vitamin D was associated with an 8 percent reduction in mortality, and Magnesium was associated with a 3 percent reduction in mortality, with a similar reduction rate associated with Selenium and Zinc. According to Robert G. Smith, Research Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Neuroscience, and member of the Institute for Neurological Sciences, "This study showed a benefit from taking B-complex, C, D, and E vitamins, and calcium and magnesium. Therefore, if those wanting better health would take appropriate doses of supplements regularly, they would likely continue to achieve better health and longer life." Professor Smith adds that "iron and copper supplements, which are known to be potentially inflammatory and toxic when taken by older people, because they tend to accumulate in the body, should not be generalized to imply that all vitamin and nutrient supplements are harmful." Noting that vitamins and minerals work with each other, Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and medical director of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association, says, "Most people can benefit from magnesium supplementation because this vital mineral is sorely lacking in our standard American diet. Over 75 percent of Americans don't get their recommended daily allowance of this multi-tasking mineral. Additionally, many people may not be getting the full benefits from vitamin D without also supplementing their diets with magnesium, which is a vital nutrient that works synergistically with vitamin D. "Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism of calcium as well," Dr. Dean states. "Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form so that it can help calcium absorption. Magnesium stimulates a particular hormone, calcitonin, which helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, which can help prevent osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis and kidney stones." The National Institutes of Health says, "Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. There is an increased interest in the role of magnesium in preventing and managing disorders such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes." Inadequate magnesium intake has also been associated with cancer, asthma, allergies, arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney stones, migraine headaches, menstrual cramps, PMS, cramps, and other conditions as well. Safety Record of Dietary Supplements A new analysis of the American Association of Poison Control Centers' annual report data indicates that there have, in fact, been no deaths whatsoever from vitamins - none at all - in the 27 years that such reports have been available, according to Jagan N. Vaman, MD. Andrew W. Saul, PhD, in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine states, "Vitamin therapy is tens of thousands of times safer than drug therapy." According to a 2010 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, in 2008 prescription painkillers like oxycodone and hydrocodone, the main ingredients in Oxycontin and Vicodin, landed 305,885 Americans in emergency rooms - more than double the 144,644 visits in 2004. According to ABC News, drugs are now causing more deaths than motor vehicle accidents. Dr. Leonard Paulozzi, medical epidemiologist at the CDC's division of unintentional injury prevention, said prescription drugs were driving up the death toll. "There has been a dramatic increase in use of prescription drugs as physicians have become more liberal in prescribing them," said Paulozzi, adding that the bulk of drug-related deaths stems from accidental opioid painkiller overdoses. A free 32-page guide to the benefits of magnesium written by Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, is available as a free download at http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org. For more information, go to http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org Source: Nutritional Magnesium Association
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interesting. I started taking mag years ago to "warm my joints". It really does help with arthritus symptoms. It also helped keep me regular. I still take it every evening. CVS has a calcuim citrate with D and mag. I don't usually get it because I am already taking the Mag. but if someone doesn't want to do another seperate pill, it may be an option.
32 here this morning but it should warm up. Hopefully will get a ride in between papers.
32 here this morning but it should warm up. Hopefully will get a ride in between papers.
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on 10/31/11 1:26 am, edited 10/31/11 1:32 am
on 10/31/11 1:26 am, edited 10/31/11 1:32 am
I know if I dont carefully balance my A D magnesium and absorbabe calcium ( as well as regular chewable vites ) i get the darnedest charlie horses when i sleep ( leg cramps ) . Reminds me of when i was GROWING rapidly in my teenage years ....
Could it be remotely POSSIBLE that i'm growing NOW ?!! hey i regenerated a fingertip ( complete with nail ) after i shut it in a door ... and the docs said that could Never happen either at my age ...
Boy would I LOVE to end up six feet tall...
Could it be remotely POSSIBLE that i'm growing NOW ?!! hey i regenerated a fingertip ( complete with nail ) after i shut it in a door ... and the docs said that could Never happen either at my age ...
Boy would I LOVE to end up six feet tall...
My DH feels like crap all of the time and I'm going with him for his next physical on the 14th. I'm going to ask the PCP if he can order more labs on his vitamins etc. I'm thinking he has to be lacking in something.
Roz
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RNY 10/15/2008 9+ Years!!! Height: 4' 11" HW: 203 SW: 197 CW: 119 on Maintenance
One of the issues I used to have before my revision was these terrible charlie horse type cramps in my intestines. You could actually see my stomach move from them. Talk about painful. I realize now it was probably due to a deficiency in magnesium. I have not had any problems with it since my revision and I increased my magnesium.
WLS 10/28/2002 Revision 7/23/2010
High Weight (2002) 240 Revision Weight (2010) 220 Current Weight 115.
Gina - are they referring to Mag Oxide or Citrate?
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
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