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Magnesium Intake Linked to Younger Brain and Dementia Defense

3/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the European Journal of Nutrition reveals that magnesium is vital for brain health and may lower dementia risk. Analyzing over 6,000 adults, researchers discovered that those consuming more than 550 mg daily exhibited younger brain ages. This is particularly promising for post-menopausal women, as higher magnesium intake could combat cognitive decline and age-related brain shrinkage.

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A groundbreaking study in the European Journal of Nutrition reveals that magnesium is vital for brain health and may lower dementia risk. Analyzing over 6,000 adults, researchers discovered that those consuming more than 550 mg daily exhibited younger brain ages. This is particularly promising for post-menopausal women, as higher magnesium intake could combat cognitive decline and age-related brain shrinkage.