Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Your Brain on Magnesium: Younger, Sharper, Stronger - AI Podcast
Jun 25, 2025
Explore the crucial role of magnesium in maintaining brain health and reducing dementia risk. Optimal magnesium levels can bolster cognitive function, with those consuming enough having larger, healthier brains. Discover how magnesium works synergistically with vitamin D for improved memory. Delve into the effect of modern diets on magnesium absorption and why supplementation might be necessary. Learn about the signs of magnesium deficiency and practical dietary strategies to enhance well-being and cognitive resilience.
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Optimal Magnesium Protects Brain Health
- Both low and high magnesium levels raise dementia risk by 30% to 43%.
- Optimal magnesium between 0.75-0.95 mmol/L protects neurons and reduces cognitive decline.
Magnesium Boosts Brain Structure
- Higher serum magnesium links to larger brain volume and fewer microinfarcts.
- This structural brain benefit improves memory and processing speed independent of blood pressure.
Magnesium Intake Ages Brain Younger
- Consuming about 550 mg magnesium daily yields brain structures appearing nearly a year younger.
- Lifelong high magnesium intake locks in brain resilience, even if intake decreases later.