Is Magnesium good for neuropathy?

Magnesium is a mineral that assists in building proteins and strong bones, regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, and muscle and nerve functions.

It also acts an electrical conductor that contracts muscles and makes the heart beat steadily.

More than half of the magnesium in our body is stored in bones.

Magnesium can be beneficial in patients suffering from neuropathic pain

Clinical studies have found that magnesium has beneficial effect in patients suffering from neuropathic pain by  blocking the pain receptors and due to its muscle relaxing effect.

Magnesium is also an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, both very important in combating neuropathy related inmflammation.

Low levels of magnesium may lead to insulin resistance.

Low levels of magnesium can interfere with glucose metabolism and insulin receptor function. It can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes in adults.

A study found that magnesium supplementation may reduce plasma glucose levels, and improve the glycemic status of adults with pre-diabetes.

Magnesium helps regulate neurotransmitters that transmit messages between nerve cells in your brain and body.

Magnesium plays an essential role in nerve transmission and neuromuscular conduction. It also protects against neuronal cell death.

Low magnesium levels found in patients with peripheral neuropathy

A study found that patients who experienced symptoms consistent with peripheral neuropathy, all had decreased serum magnesium levels.

When supplementing with magnesium their condition improved and neuropathic symptoms abated.

Another interesting fact is that in a study on rats with diabetes, adding magnesium supplements to their diet helped protect them from developing peripheral neuropathy symptoms.

Most Americans don’t get the recommended amount of magnesium.  Adult men 19-51+ years need 400-420 mg daily and women about 310-320 mg.

 

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