In a recent study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition , scientists in the United States conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and cohort-based studies to examine whether various measures of magnesium levels, such as biomarkers, dietary intake, or supplements, were associated with cognitive health and neurological functioning in adults. Study: Magnesium and Cognitive Health in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis . Image Credit: Rabizo Anatolii / Shutterstock Dementia in older adults is responsible for a significant portion of disability-related health burden and mortality as it affects not only memory and behavior but most cognitive abilities, including the capacity to carry out daily activities such as self-care.
Over 55 million people across the world have dementia, and the numbers, as well as the economic healthcare burden, are expected to rise significantly in the next decade due to the aging global population. Modifiable risk factors for dementia, such as stress, depression, vascular health, and lifestyle factors, must be targeted to effectively lower the incidence or slow the progression of dementia and reduce the economic and social burden exerted by the disease. Electrolytes have been found to play an important role in neurological health.
Magnesium plays a vital role in cellular function and neuronal health, and its deficiency has been linked to memory impairments and Alzheimer’s disease. However, the findings from longit.
