February 23, 2007, Newsletter Issue #57: Magnesium: The Key To Calcium Utilization
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A vegan diet provides about 500 mg. per day of both calcium and magnesium. Studies show that vegans have stronger bones than omnivores, especially after the age of 50. Studies also show that magnesium supplements increase bone density, and thus guard against osteoporosis. In two such studies, supplements that provided only magnesium increased density by 7% and 8%. Another study, by renowned gynecologist Guy Abraham divided women into two groups. One of these groups received only dietary advice, while the other received dietary advice plus a supplement that provided 600mg. of magnesium and 500 mg. of calcium. During the study, those with the supplement increased bone mass by over 11%, while those who received only dietary advice showed no significant gains.
These studies are considered profound for two reasons. First, bone loss was long considered irreversible, and yet was reversed in participants in these studies. Second, they show that magnesium is the key to calcium's being used to build strong bones.
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