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Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential macromineral for human nutrition, and is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It influences muscle contraction/relaxation, affects enzymatic function, aids in energy production and transport, and helps maintain bone, nerve and cardiac health. In the diet, magnesium is found in dark green, leafy vegetables, nuts, legumes and whole grains.

Magnesium Levels Factor in Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers found Alzheimer's patients tended to have lower ionized magnesium levels, which were linked to cognitive function. ...More
November 18, 2011
Posted in News
Aquamin Impacts Inflammation

A series of Irish studies recently published online show the marine-based mineral supplement Aquamin can affect immune and inflammatory factors, in addition to improving bone health. ...More
October 28, 2011
Posted in News, Immune Health
Albion Gains CAS Numbers for DimaCal, DiMagnesium Malate

Albion Human Nutrition received CAS numbers DimaCal® (dicalcium malate, No. 671197-49-2) and dimagnesium malate (No. 671197-5-5). CAS numbers are an important international reference point for scientists, governments, and regulatory bodies in identifying the molecular ...More
October 19, 2011
Posted in News, Contract Manufacturing
Study Questions Supplements’ Link to Women’s Mortality Risk

A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported consuming dietary supplements, including multivitamins, folic acid, iron and copper, among others, appears to be associated with an increased risk of death in older women. ...More
October 10, 2011
Posted in News
ERNA Releases Vitamin Fact Book

The European Responsible Nutrition Alliance (ERNA) offers a comprehensive overview of vitamins, minerals and other food components, including food sources, recommended intakes and safety in its recently published fact book. The book “Facts about Vitamins, Minerals and Other ...More
October 10, 2011
Posted in News
Monarch Nutraceuticals ~ Magnesium Energy Formulation

Monarch Nutraceuticals introduced its Magnesium Energy Formulation to deliver metabolites to assist in calorie burning, vasodilators to enhance blood flow and electrolytes to fight losses during exercise. ...More
September 26, 2011
Posted in News, Sports Nutrition
Mineral Deficiencies in Kids with Night Blindness

Children with night blindness are more likely to be deficient in several minerals, but have elevated sodium. ...More
September 20, 2011
Posted in News
Heart Health: Unsaturated Facts

Science shows there is a strong correlation between dietary choices—nuts, fish, fruits and vegetables, etc.—and heart health. And even though it doesn’t suffer from saturation due to over-the-top claims, there’s a strong need to educate consumers on the ins and outs of the ...More
September 5, 2011 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in News
Magtein™ Self-Affirmed GRAS

Magtein™ (magnesium l-threonate), a functional exclusively distributed by AIDP Inc. designed to help support cognitive health, was self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) , allowing the ingredient to enter the U.S. fortified food and beverage market. ...More
July 15, 2011
Posted in News
Vitamin D Activity, Magnesium Levels Linked

New insights from Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., magnesium expert and medical director of the Nutritional Magnesium Association, show vitamin D’s effectiveness and benefits are greatly undermined in the absence of adequate levels of magnesium in the body. The two work ...More
June 24, 2011
Posted in News