Magnesium is a Powerful Natural Anti-Inflammatory Mineral
by Elizabeth Renter
January 27th, 2013 | Updated 01/27/2013 at 3:05 pm
January 27th, 2013 | Updated 01/27/2013 at 3:05 pm
The study found “inflammatory indicators in the body such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6) were all reduced when magnesium intake was increased.” Also, inflammation in the arterial walls was also reduced with magnesium intake.
Inflammation in the walls of the arteries can lead to cardiovascular disease. Inflammation throughout the body can lead to a host of additional diseases including the obvious inflammatory ones like arthritis, but could also be the cause of things like Alzheimer’s. Many natural health experts subscribe to the belief that inflammation is actually at the heart of all disease.
While the study provides good news in the fight against inflammation, we cannot reap the benefits of magnesium without consuming the mineral. And the modern diet is replete of it.
- Dried herbs including coriander, mint, dill, chives, sage, and basil
- Dark chocolate
- Pumpkin seeds
- Flax seeds
- Brazil nuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Molasses
Additional Sources:
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