As part of our series on essential nutrients and vision health, we will focus on Magnesium and why it is an essential nutrient for good health.
Magnesium (Mg), a highly abundant element in the body, plays a vital role in cellular balance. It supports the metabolism of various minerals, nitric oxide, and numerous enzymes essential for maintaining equilibrium within cells. Absorption of magnesium depends upon many other factors, including magnesium in the diet, selenium, parathyroid hormone, and vitamins B6 and D. Excess fat interferes with magnesium functioning. In addition, too much alcohol, salt, sugary sodas, coffee, sweating, stress, women’s menstruation issues, some drugs, and parasites decrease magnesium levels.[1. Johnson, S. (2001). The multifaceted and widespread pathology of magnesium deficiency. Med Hypotheses, Feb;56(2):163-70.] Continue reading “Why Magnesium is Essential for Healthy Vision”
Senior citizens have the highest rates of eye issues and conditions. This includes macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, dry eyes, poor night vision and eye floaters. These diseases and conditions can also happen in much younger people. You get most of your sensory input through vision. Healthy vision is essential for daily functioning, independence and high quality of life.
The “battery” of the cell, the mitochondria, is crucial to good health. However, when mitochondrial function is compromised, it can lead to a host of health issues, ranging from neurodegenerative disorders to cardiovascular diseases. Understanding the intricate relationship between mitochondrial health and overall well-being is essential, particularly when it comes to brain and eye health. What roles do mitochondria play in memory, cognition, and the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease? How do chronic stress and oxidative stress impact mitochondrial function? Do certain nutrients and dietary habits support these vital organelles? Can exercises help to maintain optimal mitochondrial health and, therefore, overall health?