Introduction Since our health is controlled by our diet, we highly need to consider the type of food we consume. Most of us shop for food that is tasty, but not necessarily healthy. Most our food today has a large amount of fat, salt, and other ingredients that can be unhealthy. How many of us consider the dark green type of food, such as spinach? Or may be nuts and soymilk that has a lot of minerals? Some of us probably do, but do we consume them in sufficient amounts? This may seem a trivial issue on the short run, but keeping our diet balanced with food that consist of some minerals can effectively prevent many illness on the long term. The idea is not that we eat but rather we know what we to eat. Magnesium is one mineral that needs to be present in our diet. Some people are not familiar with Magnesium and its effect like they are familiar with other vitamins, such as vitamin A, D, C, or Calcium. Magnesium can be found in many types of food in many types of food, of which, if consumed, can prevent from many illnesses. Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes type2, Osteoporosis, and Migraine headache, are all illnesses can result in Magnesium deficiency. Why Magnesium is important? Magnesium is an important element in our bodies. It is present in many types food and it can be provided through medications. Magnesium is considered a cofactor in more than 300 enzymes system that control and regulate diver’s biological reaction in the human body, like protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose, and blood pressure control. Magnesium contributes to structural development of bone, and is required of synthesis of DNA, RNA, and antioxidant glutathione. Magnesium also plays a role in th... ... middle of paper ... ...rse occur between Magnesium intake from food and the risk reduction of type 2 diabetes was 23% when the highest and the lowest intakes were compared.(Source- National Institute of Health) Conclusion We often chose what tasty rather than what is healthy. We often miss to consider important minerals like magnesium in our diet, which can put our body at risk of chronic diseases. Based on many studies on the relationship between Magnesium and type2 diabetes, we are now aware of how important this element is in our daily diet. There are some tips to get this element and live as healthy individuals: 1- Considering different type of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat free or low- fat free milk and milk production. 2- Consume lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. 3- Reduce saturated fat, Trans fat, cholesterol, salt, and added sugar.
Aim: The aim of this experiment was to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide.
Most fibromyalgia patients suffer pain and hence the main reason of becoming sleepless. Little that people know that lack of sleep leads to magnesium deficiency as sleep disturbance impact the secretion of growth hormone. This essential hormone aids in the insulin growth factor or the IGF-1 which is very important in tissue repair. It also influences the magnesium levels within the cells. It’s crucial to look into the levels of magne...
In a study of 47 young women supplemented with 15 mg Mn/day for 125 days, serum Mn concentrations increased to 0.3 μg/l, and were significantly higher than those who did not receive Mn (C.D. Davis 1992). Yet Greger et al. (1990) reported that serum Mn in young men was not associated with dietary levels, either at baseline (0.2 μg/l ) or after 7 days of supplementation with 15 mg Mn (0.1 μg/l) (J.L. Greger 1990). Thus, blood levels of Mn appear to be too variable or unresponsive to change in Mn status to be utilized as definitive markers.
This essay is all about the Element Magnesium. Magnesium is one of the wider known Elements from the periodic table and, as stated in the following essay, is very good for the human body, especially the muscles. It is also one that has been put in to a few different forms to be easier to take as a supplement. This is one of the points discussed in the following essay, as well as these other points; the history of Magnesium and its discovery, places you will find it such as food or other sources, its uses, plus potential health benefits and harms.
Another critical nutrient for healthy bones is magnesium, which helps peoples’ bodies absorb calcium, neutralize metabolic acids, and support a robust bone structure. A body that is growing needs the support of magnesium when it comes to treating osteoporosis. Magnesium can help with the constipating effect that calcium has, when taking it with calcium supplements (Bauer 1). Beans, sweet potatoes, beans, cashews, spinach, and brown rice give a lot of magnesium.
Magnesium is probably the most important nutrient for that energy powerhouse, the heart. It is very helpful for the heart muscle to function properly. Magnesium also helps protect blood vessels, which is where most of heart diseases happen (NIH, 2013). Magnesium is also a natural blood thinner, so doctors believe that it may help with preventing a heart attack or a stroke. Scientists have shown that magnesium levels are very low in people with diabetes, type 2. So, people with higher magnesium levels do not develop diabetes. This means, Magnesium can also help prevent the development of diabetes and also taking a supplement of magnesium seems to help reverse pre-diabetes (Heller, 2012).
In the United States, an estimated 35-50% of Americans today don’t get enough magnesium in their diet. Diets deficient in magnesium have been associated with health problems like diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerotic vascular disease, colon cancer, and sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death among Americans. It is important to eat enough of this mineral every day. It is assumed we don’t get enough magnesium from our diets because we have started to eat more dairy products containing calcium.
Magnesium is an important element necessary healthy bones and teeth. The use of all muscles, and nerves convert it into energy for daily living. It is also instrumental in maintaining adequate levels of calcium in the blood. Having a therapeutic magnesium level helps prevent cardiovascular disease and reduces the risk of bone loss. The body of the adult human contains about 2000 mEq of Mg. Half of this amount stays within the skeleton and the other half in soft tissues (Wacker and Parisi 1968). The normal concentration in the blood is somewhere in the ranges of 1.7-2.3 mg/dL (Magnesium, 2013)
It is also in the body naturally so it is rare to have extremely low amounts of Magnesium even if not enough magnesium is being taken in by your diet.
Minerals (micronutrient), there are various minerals and each group plays a different role, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P) all help to harden bones and teeth. Iron (Fe) plays a crucial role in haemoglobin (Hb). Potassium (K), sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) are all helpful in maintaining the bodies PH balance and are all used in action potential (Grammarly,
It is essential that Americans follow guidelines reguarding nutrient intake. Consuming a different amount, depending on the nutrient, can have detrimental effects to health. Specifically, sodium and potassium play a large role in the diet. Consuming an insuffient amount of sodium could have dangerous side effects such as muscle weakness or cramps, fatigue, or nausea. On the other hand, research has indicated that too much sodium can lead to increased risk to various health complications because of the increased blood pressure since more water is stored because of the increasd salt. Complications include stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and stomach cancer. Additionally, potassium plays an essential role in the diet. Potassium plays a
Artichoke - I was always intimated by artichokes because I had heard some parts were inedible and they seemed difficult to prepare and cook. After reading through this book this week I found out that artichokes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, magnesium, and the trace mineral chromium; a very good source of vitamin C, folic acid, biotin, and the trace mineral manganese. It is also a good source of niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin A and potassium. A lot of people are deficient in magnesium and don’t even know it. Magnesium is supposed to help with better sleep, relax the nervous system and help with bone strength. According to an article by Marcus
The human body requires small amounts of nutrients in microgram or milligram quantities in our diet because it cannot synthesize the necessary amounts on its own. These nutrients are considered micronutrients. Micronutrients are a combination of water, vitamins, and minerals. Vitamins are organic compounds that do not provide energy, but are essential to the body in helping “aid in metabolism, as well as the growth, development and maintenance of body tissues” (Byrd-Bredbenner, Moe and Beshgetoor 402). Vitamins are broken down into two groups, water-soluble and fat-soluble. The water-soluble vitamins are the B-vitamins, and vitamin C. The fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, and K. Minerals are needed in even smaller amounts, however these inorganic substances are necessary for “cell metabolism, nerve impulse transmission and growth and development” (Byrd-Bredbenner, Moe and Beshgetoor 485). Minerals can be categorized into major or trace minerals. The major minerals include Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Sulfur. Trace minerals are Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Iodine, Selenium, Chromium, Fluoride, Molybdenum and Ultratrace minerals.
Proper nutrition is one of the most essential elements to being healthy and living a long life. People deal with food every day, and food has been a part of life since the beginning of civilization. What we eat becomes our diet, and our diet plays a major role in deciding how healthy we are and how well our body functions. Without proper diet, our body cannot carry out the functions it needs to perform. Most people have some common knowledge on what is good and what is bad for the human body to consume. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains are some common items people think of when they think of healthy foods. However, it is not enough just to know what foods are good for your body, it is also important to understand why certain foods are good for you and what they do to help the body function.
When I was involved in sports I often ate very nutritious foods because I want to stay as physically fit as possible and eating right helped me do that. However, now that I don’t play sports and am a lot more concerned with school and work, making nutritious choices tends to fall to the back burner. Doing this assignment and taking this class in general have made me want to make more thought through decisions about what foods I chose to put into my body. I know eating a balanced diet makes people feel better mentally and physically, so it’s something I have been working on making a priority in my life once