Posts Tagged 'Insulin Resistance'

The incidence of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome correlates with the availability of magnesium (Mg). In a study of oral Mg supplementation on insulin sensitivity and other characteristics of the metabolic syndrome, Mg supplementation resulted in a significant improvement of fasting plasma glucose and insulin sensitivity compared to placebo. Blood pressure and lipid profile did not show significant changes. The results provide significant evidence that oral Mg supplementation improves insulin sensitivity even in normomagnesemic, overweight, non-diabetic subjects emphasizing the need ...