Obesity Diabetes and Magnesium - A Strange Relationship
Over the past several years we have seen an increase in obesity in children. Along with this weight issue we have also seen an increase in the number of cases of juvenile, or type 2 diabetes. Studies have tied this insulin related dilemma with a deficiency of the electrolyte magnesium.
Research studies say yes, that magnesium deficiency is associated with insulin resistance. What exactly is insulin resistance? It is the blocking of the insulin protein, produced by the pancreas, in converting glucose into energy.
The number of diabetes cases keeps rising. Diabetes is prevalent in over weight children, and there is a demonstrated connection between excess weight and magnesium deficiency.
Studies conducted at the University of Virginia measured serum magnesium, insulin sensitivity, and magnesium intake through diet in children with type 2 diabetes. This study showed a correlation between insulin resistance and magnesium deficiency in children.
Our western diets are woefully lacking in nutrients such as magnesium, but magnesium is vital to our healthy body function and interaction with over 300 enzymes in the body. One method for introducing additional magnesium to the body is transdermally, or through the skin. The affect can be seen quickly, and many report feeling calmer and sleeping better after applying transdermal magnesium.
The conclusion was that improving the magnesium levels in children is important in preventing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 28:1175-1181, 2005. Magnesium Deficiency is Associated with Insulin Resistance in Obese Children. - 17274
Research studies say yes, that magnesium deficiency is associated with insulin resistance. What exactly is insulin resistance? It is the blocking of the insulin protein, produced by the pancreas, in converting glucose into energy.
The number of diabetes cases keeps rising. Diabetes is prevalent in over weight children, and there is a demonstrated connection between excess weight and magnesium deficiency.
Studies conducted at the University of Virginia measured serum magnesium, insulin sensitivity, and magnesium intake through diet in children with type 2 diabetes. This study showed a correlation between insulin resistance and magnesium deficiency in children.
Our western diets are woefully lacking in nutrients such as magnesium, but magnesium is vital to our healthy body function and interaction with over 300 enzymes in the body. One method for introducing additional magnesium to the body is transdermally, or through the skin. The affect can be seen quickly, and many report feeling calmer and sleeping better after applying transdermal magnesium.
The conclusion was that improving the magnesium levels in children is important in preventing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 28:1175-1181, 2005. Magnesium Deficiency is Associated with Insulin Resistance in Obese Children. - 17274
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