Adelaide: A new Australian study has indicated that a magnesium-rich diet may reduce the risk of DNA damage and various disorders.
Scientists at the University of South Australia examined blood samples from 172 middle-aged adults and found a strong link between low magnesium levels and high levels of the genotoxic amino acid homocysteine.
This toxic combination damages the body’s genes, making people more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, gastrointestinal diseases, cancer and diabetes.
Whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, and dark chocolate are all magnesium-rich foods that help the body produce energy, build teeth and bones, control blood sugar and blood pressure, and It ensures that the heart, muscles and kidneys are all functioning properly.
Dr Pramal Dev, a molecular biologist at UNISA, says that low intakes of magnesium (less than 300 mg per day) may increase the risk of many diseases, but its role in preventing DNA damage is not yet understood. It has not yet been fully studied in humans.
