Magnesium Deficiency:More Common in Women?There are number of conditions that have been linked to magnesium deficiencies and have also been found to be more common among women. These conditions include:
Due to the large number of magnesium deficiency related health conditions that are reported to occur more often in women, it would be prudent to consider the possibility that women may be more prone to magnesium (Mg) deficiencies than men. Secondly, since the above conditions are not only more common in women, but more common in women of child bearing age, then another logical possibility to consider is that menstruation may be the reason women at higher risk for Mg deficiencies. Magnesium lost through the process of menstruation would explain why the above conditions are less common in men, as well as pre- and and post menopausal women. We know women are more at risk of iron deficiency anemia due to menstruation, but perhaps there are more minerals than iron that are lost during the process of menstruation. I suspect his is true for magnesium. If menstruation is a risk factor for magnesium loss, then this would also provide a logical explanation as to why the above conditions occur more often in women of menstrual age and are often noted to be worse just prior to menstruation. |
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Related web sites: The multifaceted and widespread pathology of magnesium deficiency - "On the other hand, Mg levels are decreased by excess ethanol, salt, phosphoric acid (sodas) and coffee intake, by profuse sweating, by intense, prolonged stress, by excessive menstruation and vaginal flux, by diuretics and other drugs and by certain parasites (pinworms).' (Emphasis added) - from Med Hypotheses. 2001 Feb;56(2):163-70. by Johnson S. Oral magnesium successfully relieves premenstrual mood changes. - In a 1991 paper from researchers at the University Centre for Adaptive Disorders and Headache, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pavia, Italy, noted that "reduced magnesium (Mg) levels have been reported in women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS)." To validate these finding, the researcher set up a study group. After two months of baseline testing, the women in the study were split into two groups. One group was supplemented with magnesium and one was given a placebo. After two months, the researchers concluded that Mg supplementation could represent an effective treatment of premenstrual symptoms related to mood changes. Related Pages: Conditions linked to deficiencies of Mg (magnesium) include asthma, allergies, migraines, fibromyalgia and many more. Diet and exercise treatments to help with temporomandibular pain (TMJ). Magnesium - Migraine Connection Migraine Headaches - explores overlooked causes including magnesium deficiency, muscle tension, high blood pressure and more.
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