This article is about a new magnesium compound, magnesium-L-threonate (MgT), which can be administered via dietary supplement. This supplement would significantly increase magnesium in the brain. It was found that in young and old rats, rats with diets rich in magnesium had an improvement in learning and memory. This study predicts that humans with a deficiency in magnesium have an increased chance of cognitive impairment with aging. This new compound and supplement is very important for the medical and chemistry community; an easier increase of magnesium could potentially slow down the aging of the brain.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127121524.htm
Posted by Nikki Wise
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As I can see the article hints that a lack of magnesium will impair one's senses and that a strong gain in magnesium intake will improve them. If the scientists are observing the second in rats and prediting an outcome of the first in humans, I would say they should do some further testing. You don't always get opposite effects from known opposite causes. However, the fact that magnesium is difficult to get much of in a normal diet is something of a clue itself to how much of a change this supplement could instill in the human being. The final human outcome of this study will be very interesting to hear about.
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if magnesium's highly reactive nature has to do with increased brain stimulation? If so there must be a link between the low levels of magnesium and the reduction of neurons and neuron activity in the brain (Alzheimer's Disease). If anything, this could prove through the null hypothesis that Magnesium is not responsible for too much of the loss of brain function or AD.
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