Magnesium supplement intake and C-reactive protein levels in adults

• Published in: Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 193 - 196
• Main Authors: King, Dana E., Mainous, Arch G., Geesey, Mark E., Egan, Brent M., Rehman, Shakeib
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.05.2006; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: Adult; adults; anti-inflammatory activity; Biological and medical sciences; biomarkers; C-reactive protein; Diet; dietary mineral supplements; dosage; dose response; Feeding. Feeding behavior; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Inflammation; Magnesium; National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; nutrient deficiencies; nutrient intake; oxidative stress; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Supplement; Vertebrates: anatomy and physiology, studies on body, several organs or systems; Supplement; Adult; Inflammation; C-reactive protein; Magnesium; Diet; Human; Vertebrata; Mammalia; C reactive protein; Feeding

Previous research has indicated that dietary magnesium may be a key component in the association between diet and inflammation; however, the role of intake from magnesium supplements has not been elucidated. The objective of this study was to determine the likelihood of elevated C-reactive protein (...