08/20/2024
Over half of Americans aren't getting enough Magnesium.
A recent study has found that individuals with low magnesium levels also exhibit higher DNA damage in their blood cells, potentially leading to mutations that cause cancer.
Magnesium is important for cancer prevention. In a study involving 66,000 people, researchers found that each 100 mg drop in daily magnesium intake bumped up the risk of pancreatic cancer by 24%.
Why is magnesium critical? It helps maintain the function of DNA repair enzymes. These enzymes are essential because they repair DNA damage and prevent mutations that could lead to cancer.
Studies document that magnesium is inversely associated with the risk of diabetes, which is a risk factor of pancreatic cancer. However, studies on the direct association of magnesium with pancreatic cancer are few and findings are inconclusive. In this ...