Magnesium & Obesity, Diabetes Types I and II
Obesity and diabetes are linked in several ways, one of which is the fact that obesity often precedes the development of type 2 diabetes. As a result of taking steps to prevent or reverse obesity, one would be evading not just one disease, but several potential major diseases e.g. heart diseases. A supplementation of magnesium to counter a deficiency in the mineral and for the maintenance of your body can be greatly beneficial.
With regard to obesity and diabetes…[1] :
‘A large clinical study of over 2000 people found that getting more magnesium in the diet may help protect against developing type 2 diabetes.’[2] For every 100 mg of increased daily magnesium intake, the risk of developing type-2 diabetes fall by 15 %.
-Magnesium has a role in activating enzymes in your body that control the processes of digestion, absorption and use of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
-Magnesium is needed for insulin to open cell membranes for glucose to enter and contribute in the production of energy for your body.
-When your body is low in Magnesium and high in Calcium, both insulin and glucose levels become elevated. The excess glucose gets stored as fat and contributes to obesity; in addition to placing you on the path towards diabetes. Furthermore, your body responds to low Magnesium-high Calcium conditions as follows [3]:
-Magnesium is necessary in metabolizing B vitamins which help in preventing obesity genes from expressing themselves.[6]
-‘…magnesium supplementation has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. Based on current knowledge, clinicians have good reason to believe that magnesium repletion may play a role in delaying type 2 diabetes onset and potentially in warding off its devastating complications — cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, and nephropathy.’[7]
With regard to obesity and diabetes…[1] :
‘A large clinical study of over 2000 people found that getting more magnesium in the diet may help protect against developing type 2 diabetes.’[2] For every 100 mg of increased daily magnesium intake, the risk of developing type-2 diabetes fall by 15 %.
-Magnesium has a role in activating enzymes in your body that control the processes of digestion, absorption and use of fats, carbohydrates and proteins.
-Magnesium is needed for insulin to open cell membranes for glucose to enter and contribute in the production of energy for your body.
-When your body is low in Magnesium and high in Calcium, both insulin and glucose levels become elevated. The excess glucose gets stored as fat and contributes to obesity; in addition to placing you on the path towards diabetes. Furthermore, your body responds to low Magnesium-high Calcium conditions as follows [3]:
- beta cells (insulin producers) make & release too much insulin = hyperinsulinemia
- fat tissue cells unable to respond to insulin = insulin resistance
- muscle cells unable to respond to insulin = insulin resistance
- liver cells produce too much glucose = poor glucose tolerance (diabetes)
-Magnesium is necessary in metabolizing B vitamins which help in preventing obesity genes from expressing themselves.[6]
-‘…magnesium supplementation has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity. Based on current knowledge, clinicians have good reason to believe that magnesium repletion may play a role in delaying type 2 diabetes onset and potentially in warding off its devastating complications — cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, and nephropathy.’[7]
[1] Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., ‘The Magnesium Miracle’, (New York: Ballantine Books, 2007) pp. 118
[2] “Magnesium.” University of Maryland Medical Center | Home. N.p., n.d. [accessed: 09.01.2011] <http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/magnesium-000313.htm>.
[3] Ibid., 121-2
[4] Neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by diabetes and its symptoms include the gradual loss of sensation, numbness and tingling in the arms, hands, legs and feet. The nerve disorders can also occur in every internal organ system.
[5] Mark Sircus, Ac., O.M.D., ‘Transdermal Magnesium Therapy’, (Chandler: Phaelos Books, 2007) pp.148-9
[6] Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., ‘The Magnesium Miracle’, (New York: Ballantine Books, 2007) pp. 119
[7] Jerry L. Nadler, M.D. “Diabetes and Magnesium: The Emerging Role of Oral Magnesium Supplementation.” Magnesium-Deficiency Catastrophe: The Magnesium Web Site. [accessed: 08.01. 2011] <http://www.mgwater.com/diabetes.shtml>
[2] “Magnesium.” University of Maryland Medical Center | Home. N.p., n.d. [accessed: 09.01.2011] <http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/magnesium-000313.htm>.
[3] Ibid., 121-2
[4] Neuropathy is a nerve disorder caused by diabetes and its symptoms include the gradual loss of sensation, numbness and tingling in the arms, hands, legs and feet. The nerve disorders can also occur in every internal organ system.
[5] Mark Sircus, Ac., O.M.D., ‘Transdermal Magnesium Therapy’, (Chandler: Phaelos Books, 2007) pp.148-9
[6] Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., ‘The Magnesium Miracle’, (New York: Ballantine Books, 2007) pp. 119
[7] Jerry L. Nadler, M.D. “Diabetes and Magnesium: The Emerging Role of Oral Magnesium Supplementation.” Magnesium-Deficiency Catastrophe: The Magnesium Web Site. [accessed: 08.01. 2011] <http://www.mgwater.com/diabetes.shtml>