Magnesium supplements can slow bone loss

Researchers have discovered that magnesium supplements can slow bone loss in healthy people who do not have magnesium deficiencies.

The study involved 12 young healthy men, who took 350 mg daily doses of magnesium for 30 days. During this period the researchers collected blood and urine samples from the men and assessed these for markers of bone breakdown. These were compared with samples from 12 men who had similar diets but were not taking the supplements.

The results showed that the men taking the supplements had significantly lower levels of markers of bone breakdown. These results provide further evidence to suggest that magnesium supplements may be useful in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism