- Magnesium info

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Introduction

This section outlines the biological function and therapeutic use of

Magnesium in connection with the body’s Nervous System.

Magnesium Exerts these Health Benefits on the Nervous System

Aggressiveness can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency and

Magnesium alleviates many cases of (offensive) Aggressiveness (Magnesium

supplementation reduces offensive Aggressiveness and increases defensive

Aggressiveness). research

Magnesium (most profoundly of all minerals) improves Memory and

alleviates other symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease patients: research

- The dosage of Magnesium used in trials involving Alzheimer’s Disease

patients is 1,000 mg per day.

- There is speculation that Magnesium deficiency may also be a cause of

Alzheimer's Disease.

- Magnesium achieves its therapeutic effects in Alzheimer's Disease by

acting as a Calcium-Channel blocker (in a similar fashion to

Nimodipine).

Anxiety is a symptom of Magnesium deficiency and supplemental Magnesium

(400 - 900 mg per day) alleviates some cases of Anxiety. research

Apathy is a symptom of Magnesium deficiency. research

Loss of Appetite can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.

research

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can occur as a result of Magnesium

deficiency and Magnesium supplementation (200 mg per day) alleviates the

hyperactivity associated with ADD. research

Reduced Attention Span can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.

research

Children afflicted with Autism are usually found to be deficient in

Magnesium and supplemental Magnesium is a valuable adjunct to the

treatment of Autism with Vitamin B6 (note that most studies have found

Magnesium supplementation to be ineffective in the treatment of Autism

when used alone: it does, however, increase the effectiveness of

Vitamin B6 in the treatment of Autism). research

Magnesium sedates the Central Nervous System.

Poor Concentration ability can occur as a result of Magnesium

deficiency. research

Mental Confusion can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.

research

Loss of Coordination can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.

research

Magnesium helps to prevent Depression and Depression patients are

generally found to be deficient in Magnesium: research

- Caution: excessive consumption of Magnesium can paradoxically CAUSE

Depression.

- Magnesium (preferably the Magnesium Aspartate form) alleviates Manic

Depression. research

Epilepsy can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency - Magnesium

reduces the incidence of Epileptic Seizures caused by excitability,

through its ability to relax the nerves and muscles. research

Hallucinations can occur as a result of severe Magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium alleviates Headaches. research

Insomnia patients are often found to be deficient in Magnesium

(indicating that supplemental Magnesium may help to prevent or treat

Insomnia). research

Irritability can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. research

Poor Memory can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. research

Migraine often occurs as a result of low Brain levels of Magnesium -

most Migraine patients are found to have low Brain Magnesium levels

during Migraine attacks and supplemental Magnesium (600 mg per day) is

beneficial for the treatment of Migraine. research

Supplemental Magnesium may be of benefit to Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

patients (total Magnesium levels in MS patients are significantly lower

than those of healthy persons with the most significant reduction in

Magnesium levels occurring in the white matter of the Brain).

peer-reviewed research

Magnesium is required for the transmission of Nerve Impulses. research

Nervousness is a symptom of Magnesium deficiency (and supplemental

Magnesium often alleviates Nervousness). research

Magnesium alleviates Neuralgia.

Magnesium is a component of the structure of Neurons.

Nightmares can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. research

Magnesium is one of the Ions that are modulated by NMDA Receptors (of

the Brain).

Numbness can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. research

Magnesium alleviates Restless Legs Syndrome. research

Magnesium deficiency has been speculated to be an underlying cause of

Schizophrenia. research

Magnesium improves the quality of Sleep (when consumed just prior to

retiring): research

- Magnesium deficiency reducues the length (quantity) of Slow-Wave

Sleep. research

Magnesium (400 mg per day) alleviates Stress (by improving the function

of the Adrenal Glands).

research

Vertigo can occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency.

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