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Saturday, March 14, 2015
Heartburn Medications May Cause Magnesium Deficiency
GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a common condition in our modern-day society. Most doctors prescribe a class of medications, called proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) to manage GERD symptoms. But, and theres always a "but", when it comes to medications ... these PPIs can cause unwanted side-effects.
In todays post, Ill describe a little-known consequence of long-term use of these top-selling medications.
Whats the scoop on todays blog?
Its widely accepted that PPIs often affect the absorption of many nutrients. The most commonly known absorptive-issues relate to certain vitamins and minerals like: vitamin B12, folic acid, iron and zinc.
Todays research, taken from the journal of Clinical Endocrinology, focuses on two case-reports of severe nutritional deficiencies that were brought about by the use of a PPI called omegprazole (sold under the names Losec and Prilosec).
Magnesium Deficiency in Long Term PPI Users
If this research only involved two people, why should it matter to all the rest of us?
Two reasons. Firstly, the cases were identified because these patients had severe hypomagnesaemia (severe magnesium deficiency) which lead to seizures.
The second reason is that magnesium awareness is not very great - among the general public and among many doctors. Everyone knows about calcium and why its important but magnesium is another story.
And, magnesium is incredibly important if we intend to maintain and promote wellness.
What can be done about this potential side-effect?
The authors of this paper concluded that this problem could be partially corrected by taking high dose magnesium supplementation. But, they dont state what type of supplemental magnesium they tested. So, its possible that one of the more bio-available forms of magnesium may be even more effective.
Its also important to note that the hypomagnesaemia was entirely corrected when the drug was withdrawn.
What are a few of the better absorbed forms of magnesium?
+ magnesium citrate
+ magnesium taurinate
+ magnesium glycinate
Whats the take home message?
Taking a PPI for prolonged periods of time can lead to a variety of nutrient deficiencies. Its important to be aware of this and to counter this possibility by way of a nutrient-dense diet and appropriate supplementation. It would be preferable to do this under a doctors supervision - which would hopefully include periodic nutrient testing.
Any parting thoughts?
Yes. Take a look at the following links. The first one focuses on the many health benefits of magnesium. The second link offers some potential alternatives to PPI medications.
The Importance of Magnesium in Human Nutrition
GERD - Natural Alternatives
The Vitamin Tutor
Read more »
In todays post, Ill describe a little-known consequence of long-term use of these top-selling medications.
Whats the scoop on todays blog?
Its widely accepted that PPIs often affect the absorption of many nutrients. The most commonly known absorptive-issues relate to certain vitamins and minerals like: vitamin B12, folic acid, iron and zinc.
Todays research, taken from the journal of Clinical Endocrinology, focuses on two case-reports of severe nutritional deficiencies that were brought about by the use of a PPI called omegprazole (sold under the names Losec and Prilosec).
Magnesium Deficiency in Long Term PPI Users
If this research only involved two people, why should it matter to all the rest of us?
Two reasons. Firstly, the cases were identified because these patients had severe hypomagnesaemia (severe magnesium deficiency) which lead to seizures.
The second reason is that magnesium awareness is not very great - among the general public and among many doctors. Everyone knows about calcium and why its important but magnesium is another story.
And, magnesium is incredibly important if we intend to maintain and promote wellness.
What can be done about this potential side-effect?
The authors of this paper concluded that this problem could be partially corrected by taking high dose magnesium supplementation. But, they dont state what type of supplemental magnesium they tested. So, its possible that one of the more bio-available forms of magnesium may be even more effective.
Its also important to note that the hypomagnesaemia was entirely corrected when the drug was withdrawn.
What are a few of the better absorbed forms of magnesium?
+ magnesium citrate
+ magnesium taurinate
+ magnesium glycinate
Whats the take home message?
Taking a PPI for prolonged periods of time can lead to a variety of nutrient deficiencies. Its important to be aware of this and to counter this possibility by way of a nutrient-dense diet and appropriate supplementation. It would be preferable to do this under a doctors supervision - which would hopefully include periodic nutrient testing.
Any parting thoughts?
Yes. Take a look at the following links. The first one focuses on the many health benefits of magnesium. The second link offers some potential alternatives to PPI medications.
The Importance of Magnesium in Human Nutrition
GERD - Natural Alternatives
The Vitamin Tutor
Monday, March 9, 2015
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It does not matter what we eat is important to the time in which they eat; eating habits cause obesity; overweight; appropriate times to eat; How do I avoid weight gain; eating too much at night lead to the accumulation of fat
Study: It does not matter what we eat is important while we eat
Night eating can lead to obesity even when eating the same amount of calories during the day
The researchers say the body tends to turn food into fat in the night, while used as a source of energy in the daytime.
I found a study published in the Journal of "Karin biological" the system of normal sleep disorder or called mph biological, leads to a metabolic disorder, where the body tends to the formation and storage of fat even when eating the same amount of calories, or the same diet regime.
The researcher said Carl Johnson, a biology specialist time at the University, "Vanderbilt" "It does not matter what we eat, but what is important while we eat."
What explains the phenomenon of overweight and obesity in people who work the night shift system, making the proportion of exposure to high diabetes.
It is noteworthy that previous studies have shown the presence of changes patrol regularly in blood sugar levels in humans during the day, even if maintained to give the same amount of sugar syrup, intravenously around the clock, has been linked to the scientists those results with insulin in the blood, and this is demonstrated by the study
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