(30-11-10) Fight and prevent inflammation naturally with magnesium

by Anthony Gucciardi, citizen journalist
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(NaturalNews) While magnesium has always been known to be a very powerful
mineral, a study involving 3,713 postmenopausal women has shown that it also
possesses amazing anti-inflammatory properties. Magnesium could be of great aid
to those who wish to avoid the unreliable and dangerous effects of anti-
inflammatory pharmaceuticals.

According to the study, inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-
reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6)
were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased. This means that magnesium
plays a direct role in lowering common inflammatory markers, further adding to
its beneficial properties.

Inflammation in the walls of the arteries was also reduced in response to an
increased intake of magnesium. What this means is with increased intake of
magnesium, it is much harder for plaque to form on the lining of the arteries.
Since plaque forms due to the inflammation of the arterial lining, this is
great news for those who suffer from heart disease or other cardiovascular
health problems. Using magnesium regularly may contribute to good circulatory
health as well.

However, thanks to an abundance of processed junk foods, the presence of
magnesium in the global food supply is diminishing. Modern farming practices
also contribute to the lack of magnesium, through overuse of the soil. It is
easy to see why many people today are lacking proper levels of magnesium
intake, and therefore are subject to inflammatory diseases.

Quality organic fruits and vegetables, however, often contain sufficient
amounts of magnesium. Beans and green vegetables are particularly rich in
magnesium, and they are available around the world. Unfortunately, a shocking
number of people do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.

In fact, it was recently stated that less than 40% of Americans today do not
eat enough fruits and vegetables to satisfy their recommended daily intake as
set by the government. This recommended daily intake is extremely low, and much
more importance should be placed on raw fruits and vegetables.

Inflammation has been tied to countless troubling medical conditions, causing
millions to suffer every day. Supplementing with magnesium or even rounding out
your diet to include more magnesium-rich foods should be the first step to
combating inflammation. Avoid dangerous and expensive pharmaceuticals that only
exacerbate the problem, and stick to natural solutions.

Sources:

http://shatterlimits.com/magnesium-...
http://www.wellnessresources.com/he...
http://health.usnews.com/health-new...
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ma...

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