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Magnesium: a ‘magical’ mineral for diabetes
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Family By Mini Padikkal — Does diabetes cause magnesium
deficiency or does magnesium deficiency causes diabetes? Whatever the answer,
scientists agree one thing — it is important to get enough of this ‘magical’
mineral, since it seems to help prevent diabetic complications such as heart
disease, eye disease, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. The metabolic
role of magnesium is so diverse that it is difficult to find a body system that
is not affected by magnesium deficiency. Our cardiovascular system, digestive
system, nervous system, muscles, kidneys, liver, hormone-secreting glands, and
brain all rely on magnesium for their metabolic function. Good sources of magnesium include avocados,
pumpkin seeds, swiss chards, dark leafy greens, legumes, whole grains, sea
foods, squash, broccoli, oatmeal and nuts. The impact of cooking and processing
on magnesium can vary greatly from food to food, since magnesium is found in
different forms in different types of food. In some foods, where a greater
percent of magnesium is found in water-soluble form, blanching (boiling or
steaming for 1-4 minutes), steaming, or boiling of these foods can result in a
substantial loss of magnesium. For example, about one third of the magnesium in
spinach is lost after blanching. Similarly, when navy beans are cooked, they
lose 65 per cent of their magnesium. ( Courtesy: http://www.main.omanobserver.om ) Articles: |
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