Lower serum magnesium concentration is associated with diabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity in South Asian and white Canadian women but not men

Background: A large proportion of adults in North America are not meeting recommended intakes for magnesium (Mg). Women and people of South Asian race may be at higher risk for Mg deficiency because of lower Mg intakes relative to requirements and increased susceptibility to diabetes, respectively....

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Main Authors: Jesse Bertinato, Chao Wu Xiao, W. M. Nimal Ratnayake, Lois Fernandez, Christopher Lavergne, Carla Wood, Eleonora Swist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Swedish Nutrition Foundation 2015-05-01
Series:Food & Nutrition Research
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Online Access:http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/25974/39901