The Claim
Dietary magnesium intake is inversely associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and individuals consuming less than 30% of the recommended daily allowance have a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
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People who consume less than 30% of the recommended daily amount of magnesium from food have a higher rate of type 2 diabetes compared to those who consume more.
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Dietary magnesium intake is inversely associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with individuals consuming less than 30% of the recommended daily allowance showing significantly higher diabetes risk.
When the body doesn't get enough magnesium, it can't make enough MgATP, which is needed for insulin-producing cells to release insulin properly and for insulin to signal cells to take up sugar. Without enough magnesium, insulin receptors can't activate, inflammation increases, and the body stores less sugar as glycogen. This causes blood sugar to stay high and leads to type 2 diabetes.
What the research says
1 studyWhen people don’t get enough magnesium from their food, their body has a harder time using insulin to control blood sugar, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. This study shows exactly how low magnesium messes up the body’s sugar control system.
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