Magnesium - Nervous System Health Benefits
Magnesium Exerts these Health Benefits on the Nervous System
Ailments of the Nervous System
Aggressiveness may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency and Magnesium may alleviate many cases of (offensive) Aggressiveness (Magnesium supplementation may reduce offensive Aggressiveness and may increase defensive Aggressiveness). [1]
Magnesium (most profoundly of all minerals) may improve Memory and may alleviate other symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease patients: [2]
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 may occur as a symptom of Magnesium deficiency and supplemental Magnesium (400 - 900 mg per day) may alleviate some cases of Anxiety: [3]
Panic Disorder may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. [4]
Apathy may occur as a symptom of Magnesium deficiency. [5]
Loss of Appetite may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. [6]
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency and Magnesium supplementation (200 mg per day) may alleviate the hyperactivity associated with ADD. [7]
Reduced Attention Span may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. [8]
Children afflicted with Autism are often found to be deficient in Magnesium and supplemental Magnesium may be a valuable adjunct for 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 may, however, increase the effectiveness of Vitamin B6 in the treatment of Autism). [9]
Magnesium may help to prevent Cerebral Palsy in babies who are born prematurely. [10]
Poor Concentration ability may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. [11]
Mental Confusion may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. [12]
Loss of Coordination may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency. [13]
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