Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Fats, Oils and Magnesium Intake From 1980 to 1990, the availability of information regarding nutrition has taken a quantum leap forward. It is now required by the Food and Drug Administration to fully disclose product information on all food labels. Some conscientiously comply with this law with great detail and integrity, while others generally comply but also mislead. For instance, a loaf of bread advertised as whole wheat bread may instead have unbleached whole wheat flour. This is a finer flour, stripped of its bran, which is much more difficult to digest than real whole wheat whole grain flour. It can take 2 to 3 times longer to go through the digestive tract thereby allowing the " accumulation " of toxins in the body. If the bran remains with the grain, the elimination process is helped greatly, reducing " toxic buildup " . The growth of health food stores from small cooperatives to large retail supermarkets points to a desire by more and more people to eat better foods free from herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, hormones, and genetic engineering. Because nutrition is not emphasized in medical school curriculums, it may not be given an important role in many solutions to medical problems. However, there is a growing awareness by medical doctors and other health professionals that the disease process can be greatly reduced by proper nutrition. While a person's mental and emotional states have just as great an impact on harboring or discharging a disease, it is vitally important for the body to have the proper balance of nutrients to help arrest the disease process. Analogous to this, even an expert mechanic cannot get a jet fighter plane to fly using gas intended for automobiles. Yet, we make this same mistake in our own diets. The Standard American Diet (SAD) clogs our arteries, damages our joints, slows down our nervous systems, decreases our mental alertness, produces stones in our kidneys and gallbladder, and very often leads either to chronic disease or early death. Pure whole organic foods, in correct combinations, will eliminate most of these problems. In 1981, worldwide sales of fats and oils were over 40 billion dollars. By 1992, it is estimated that world production of 80 million tons will bring in 60 billion dollars. In the industrialized nations of the world, actual fat consumption is approximately 1500 calories (160 grams) per day or 60 kilograms per year. The average consumption of sugar is 120 pounds per person per year. The average person weighs 150 pounds or 70 kilograms. Imagine the stress on the system that consumes almost twice its weight in fats and sugars per year. Sugars are carbohydrates that can convert into fats. They include all refined sugars, and syrups; for example glucose, dextrose, fructose, galactose, table sugar (double sugar sucrose), maltose (in beer), lactose (in milk), and dextrins. All those " concentrated sources " of sugars are rapidly digested, with the " excess " sugars turning into fats. The building blocks for saturated fatty acids and for cholesterol are two-carbon acetate fragments. When glucose breaks down, it throws off energy, producing acetate fragments. The normal process is for the body to burn off these fragments into carbon dioxide and water. If there is an oversupply of these fragments, the body turns the excess acetate fragments into " saturated fatty acids " and " cholesterol " . This increases blood-cholesterol levels. The body does this as a protection from the 'toxic effects' of " excess acetate " which is more toxic than excess fat or cholesterol. This is a one-way conversion. The fats cannot be reconverted to sugars, but must be burned off through activity. Starches are sugar molecules bonded together. Starches turn into sugars when enzymes break their bonds. Refined starchy foods are responsible for gross fat production; for example, white flour, white rice, pasta, cornstarch, tapioca, and most " commercially prepared " breakfast cereals. The slower absorbing less refined complex carbohydrates like potatoes, yams, figs, and whole grains contain minerals and vitamins. These help convert " complex carbohydrates " to fuel, slowing down the " conversion " into sugars, allowing the body to spend its fuel at the same rate it is being produced. In a healthy active body, no fat is " produced " . Because the more refined carbohydrates " lack " vitamins and minerals, they tend to absorb too rapidly and overload the blood with glucose. In mild cases, the body becomes hyperactive, as with young children. In extreme cases, it can lead to dangerously high levels of sugar in the blood (hyperglycemia) and subsequent coma and death. written by Rodney Julian -Published September 1990 http://www.fetalogos.com/articles.htm#thymus ==================================================================== Magnesium and potassium in diabetes and carbohydrate metabolism --- Magnesium and potassium in diabetes and carbohydrate metabolism. Review of the present status and recent results. Magnesium (SWITZERLAND) 1984, 3 (4-6) p315-23 http://www.mgwater.com/abstract.shtml#diabetes2 Diabetes mellitus is the most common pathological state in which secondary magnesium deficiency occurs. Magnesium metabolism abnormalities vary according to the multiple clinical forms of diabetes: plasma magnesium is more often decreased than red blood cell magnesium. Plasma Mg levels are correlated mainly with the severity of the diabetic state, glucose disposal and endogenous insulin secretion. various mechanisms are involved in the induction of Mg depletion in diabetes mellitus, i.e. insulin and epinephrine secretion, modifications of the vitamin D metabolism, decrease of blood P, vitamin B6 and taurine levels, increase of vitamin B5, C and glutathione turnover, treatment with high levels of insulin and biguanides. K depletion in diabetes mellitus is well known. Some of its mechanisms are concomitant to those of Mg depletion. But their hierarchic importance is not the same: i.e., insulin hyposecretion is more important versus K+ than versus Mg2+. Insulin increases the cellular inflow of K+ more than that of Mg2+ because there is more free K+ (87%) than Mg2+ (30%) in the cell. The consequences of the double Mg-K depletion are either antagonistic: i.e. versus insulin secretion (increased by K+, decreased by Mg2+) or agonistic i.e. on the membrane: (i.e. Na+K+ATPase), tolerance of glucose oral load, renal disturbances. The real importance of these disorders in the diabetic condition is still poorly understood. Retinopathy and microangiopathy are correlated with the drop of plasma and red blood cell Mg. K deficiency increases the noxious cardiorenal effects of Mg deficiency. The treatment should primarily insure diabetic control. Magnesium and carbohydrate metabolism THERAPIE (France), 1994, 49/1 (1-7) The interrelationships between magnesium and carbohydrate metabolism have regained considerable interest over the last few years. Insulin secretion requires magnesium: magnesium deficiency results in impaired insulin secretion while magnesium replacement restores insulin secretion. Furthermore, experimental " magnesium deficiency " reduces the tissues " sensitivity " to insulin. Subclinical magnesium deficiency is common in diabetes. It results from both insufficient magnesium intakes and increase magnesium losses, particularly in the urine. In type 2, or non-insulin-dependent, diabetes mellitus, magnesium deficiency seems to be associated with insulin resistance. Furthermore, it may participate in the pathogenesis of diabetes complications and may contribute to the increased risk of sudden death associated with diabetes. Some studies suggest that magnesium deficiency may play a role in spontaneous abortion of diabetic women, in fetal malformations and in the pathogenesis of neonatal hypocalcemia of the infants of diabetic mothers. Administration of magnesium salts to patients with type 2 diabetes tend to reduce insulin resistance. Long-term studies are needed before recommending systematic magnesium supplementation to type 2 diabetic patients with subclinical magnesium deficiency. ************************************************************* The Human Nutrition Research Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota has released an alarming report that reveals when humans are deprived of magnesium they may begin to experience " abnormal heart beats " . [American Journal Clinical Nutrition 75: 550-54, March 2002] The heart muscle of people who experience sudden-death heart attack has been found to be low in magnesium. Areas of the world where drinking water is low in magnesium (soft water areas) have higher rates of heart attacks. Magnesium is a muscle relaxant, while calcium is a muscle constrictor. Low magnesium intake is associated with muscle spasm, tremors and convulsions. Most Americans, particularly women, have been advised to consume 1200-1500 milligrams of calcium daily. Virtually none of these women have been told that calcium in single doses that exceed 500 milligrams are *not absorbed* and that they only need an additional 200 milligrams of supplemental calcium since their diet already provides about 800 milligrams of this mineral. Since 99 percent of magnesium resides inside living cells, blood serum levels are not a good indicator of magnesium deficiency. In other words, your doctor can't easily tell you by a blood test if your magnesium levels are low. Most Americans, 8 in 10, do not consume enough magnesium. The countries that have the highest mortality rates in the world are the Scandinavian countries and New Zealand where more calcium is consumed from dairy products, while for comparison the lowest mortality rates in the world are in Portugal and Japan where calcium-rich dairy products are not consumed regularly. Americans consume about 800 milligrams of calcium daily (milk drinkers may get 1200-1500 mgs from their diet alone), but only consume about 275 milligrams of magnesium. Thus the dominance of calcium over magnesium produces symptoms of muscle spasms in the heart and artery muscles. Migraines, eyelid twitch, heart flutters, back aches, premenstrual tension, leg cramps and constipation are all linked to calcium *overload*. A significant percentage of American adults consume more than 2000 milligrams of daily calcium, the point where side effects of overdosage begin to be reported. More than 300,000 sudden-death heart attacks are reported annually in the US (more than 80 per day) which are believed to be related to excessive calcium and a shortage of magnesium. Modern medicine's answer to the problem is to prescribe billions of dollars of " calcium-blocker " drugs. Magnesium is a " natural " calcium blocker, but this goes unrecognized by most physicians Researchers warn that adults who consume excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol, or who take water pills (diuretics), are prone to experience " irregular heart beats " and should consume more magnesium. The same is true for diabetics and people with low thyroid. Most Americans consume tap water that has been softened (sodium added) which worsens the problem. The reasons being?....Sodium 'depletes' magnesium levels. American adults need to supplement their diet with 200-400 milligrams of magnesium....minimal! More is needed if there are heart and artery abnormalities or blockages. The only side effect of too much magnesium is loose stool. Reducing dosage resolves this problem. www.alternative-medicine-message-boards.info Posted by Chrisgaren " Magnesium Deficiency and Sudden Death " Reprinted from: http://www.drgrisanti.com/magnesium.htm --The Grisanti Report - MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY & SUDDEN DEATH Written and Researched by Ronald J. Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O. An athletic 20 year man is playing basketball and suddenly collapses on the court and dies. On a hot July day, a young and vibrant college football player suddenly makes a great tackle and never gets up.. only to be pronounced dead 5 minutes later. High School track runner dies after finishing second in a race. The sad truth is 1 out of 50,000 young adults will fall victim to Sudden Death. Most sudden deaths have been linked to a thickened, enlarged heart called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), or by a condition that disturbs the rhythm of the heart called an arrhythmia. When one sweats, a significant amount of magnesium is lost. Magnesium is the most under-recognized electrolyte disorder in the U.S. Dr. Mildred Seelig, one of the country's leading authorities on magnesium suggests that 80%-90% of the population is deficient is magnesium It is beyond the extent of this article why the public is being denied the truth of the seriousness of magnesium deficiency and sudden death. The amount of medical research could fill a book, but it is unfortunately being ignored. According to Micheal A. Brodsky M.D., associate professor of medicine at the University of Medicine and the director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at the University of California.. mineral imbalances interfere with the heart's normal nerve function. While most athletes have been conditioned to drink a potassium rich drink after sweating.. very few have been educated on the dangers of a magnesium deficiency. Dr. Brodsky states that arrhythmia therapy should focus on replenishing two key minerals: potassium and magnesium. Almost all physicians have known for some time just how vital potassium is for normal heartbeat. Magnesium is an entirely different story, however. According to Carla Sueta M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine and cardiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine " apparently, many doctors still don't realize how important a role this mineral can play in some heart patients. In fact, most never check the magnesium level. She has shown through her research that magnesium reduced the incidence of several types of ventricular arrhythmia by 53 to 76 percent. Magnesium deficiency can be induced by the very drugs meant to help heart problems. Some types of diuretics (water pills) cause the body to excrete both magnesium and potassium, as does digitalis. And magnesium deficiency is often at the bottom of what's called refractory potassium deficiency. The amount of magnesium in the body determines the amount of a particular enzyme that determines the amount of potassium in the body, " he explains. So if you are magnesium-deficient, you may in turn be potassium- deficient, and no amount of potassium is going to correct this unless you are also getting enough magnesium. The Best Test To Determine Your Level of Magnesium Although most physicians rarely check this important mineral, the few that do usually rely on test called Serum Magnesium. Unfortunately, this test only measures approximately 1% of the magnesium in your body.. a poor test at best. The " Gold Standard " and the most accurate test is the RBC Minerals or more commonly called Elemental Analysis in Packed Erythrocytes. This test examines the levels of eight minerals and seven toxic heavy metals. The erythrocyte is the red blood cell that floats in our serum to carry oxygen to our cells. The minerals this test analyzes from inside the red blood cell includes magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, selenium, vanadium and zinc. Another test which has proven to be extremely valuable in detecting magnesium deficiencies is called the Urine Magnesium Loading Test. In this test, the patient collects a 24-hour urine sample and the total magnesium is measured. The patient is then given a dose Magnesium Chloride 18% and another 24-hour urine specimen is collected. The magnesium is again measured. If the body retains more than a certain amount of magnesium, then it is concluded that the body is magnesium deficient. Common Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency The most common symptoms include back and neck pain, muscle spasms, anxiety, panic disorders, Raynaud's spastic vessels, arrhythmia, fatigue, eye twitches, vertigo, migraines. Best Sources of Magnesium The best way of insuring enough magnesium is to eat a variety of whole foods, including organic whole grains, nuts, seeds and vegetables, preferably food grown on naturally composted soil. The green color of green vegetables is due to chlorophyll, which is a molecule that contains magnesium. Avoid refined processed foods, especially white sugar and white flour products, as most magnesium is removed from them. Dr. Grisanti's Comments: If you are suffering with a heart problem and have not had your magnesium checked, then I want to urge you to have your physician order the two tests listed above. Unless you have proof that your magnesium is within normal levels, I want you to realize that you are playing with your health! References 1:Eisenberg MJ, Magnesium deficiency and sudden death (editorial), AM Heart J 1992 Aug; 124(2):544-9 2:Magnes Res 1994 Jun;7(2):145-53 3:Tzivoni, Dan, M.D. and Keren, Andre, M.D., " Suppression of Ventricular Arrhythmias by Magnesium " , The American Journal of Cardiology, June 1, 1990;65:1397-1399. 4:Miner Electrolyte Metab 1993;19(4-5):323-36 Ronald J. Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O NOTICE: This information is provided for educational purposes. Any medical procedures, dietary changes, or nutritional supplements discussed herein should only be undertaken on the advice of a qualified physician. Ronald J. Grisanti, D.C., D.A.B.C.O The Grisanti Center of Integrative Medicine 4200 East North Street, Suite 14 • Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 292-0226 • FAX: (864) 268-7022 Reprinted from: http://www.drgrisanti.com/magnesium.htm =============================================== Post subject: Re: Magnesium, how much to take? --- ----------- From magnesum Tue Jan 31 21:12:30 EST 1995 Article: 95541 of sci.me magnesum (Paul Mason) Newsgroups: sci.med.nutrition,sci.med,misc.health.alternative,sci.life- extension,misc.consumers http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/academic/medicine/alternative- healthcare/nutrition/magnesium-supplements Re: Magnesium, how much to take? In <3g2e6u$ihs oncedead (Once Dead) writes: >I've been reading the articles here in s.m.n about how magnesium can help prevent heart disease. How much is the daily recommended dosage? What foods are high in magnesium? And is it recommended that I take mag. pills? The old RDA (recommended daily allowance) for magnesium is 350 mg/day, but the new RDI (recommended daily intake) is 400 mg/day. Americans generally get only 300 mg/day, according to Dr. Mildred Seelig, a leading researcher. The USDA says 75% of Americans don't even get the paltry 350 mg of the RDA, much less the RDI. Magnesium deficiency does indeed cause fatal heart attacks by causing these three ailments: atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, and arrythmia. Magnesium deficiency can also cause a host of other minor ailments, ranging from zits and pasty skin to women's monthly mood changes. Many researchers recommend that intake be adjusted according to body weight, with an intake of 6-10 mg/day per kilogram (2.2 lb) of body weight. My wife takes 15 mg/day per kilogram, and believes it is benefiting her several ways, including alleviating the cramps she had for years. I take 188 mg tablets each morning and night; if I took it all at once I would sometimes experience a laxative effect. We like the Great Earth brand of Mg supplements, available at Great Earth health food stores (no conneciton to me) because it is a mixture of several Mg compounds and has a good effect, and a bottle of 100 tablets of 188 mg. each is only $2.99, which seems like a reasonable price. Magnesium is the principal ingredient in chlorophyll, so any dark green vegetable is rich in magnesium, as are many beans and nuts. Non-fat milk has 140 mg/L Mg, but the fat in whole milk may prevent the uptake of Mg, any fat would by mixing with the Mg to form useless soaps in the intestines. It appears that one of the worst aspects of high fat intake is that it blocks the uptake of Mg, as I gathered from a recent lecture by Prof. Ragnar Rylander of Goteborg University, Sweden. You can also get magnesium from some mineral waters, such as San Pellegrino from Italy at 57 mg/L Mg, or from Noah's Spring Water available in the little town of Modesto, Calif., which get its water >from a spring by my cabin, and contains 96 mg/L magnesium. The typical American bottled water contains only 3 mg/L magnesium, while the typical European bottled water contains 27 mg/L. Typical American tap water contains 6 mg/L Mg, but parts of Texas and the Southwest have tap waters with over 50 mg/L. I have located 80 licensed wells in Texas having over 90 mg/L, and have identified 54 municipal water systems in California having over 90 mg/L. The effect on death rates can be measured by epidemiologists using the EPI-INFO program available from the National Center For Disease Control. My wife has started using it on the Texas well data, and may eventually publish her findings when she has completed her work. I hope this helps answer your questions. _________________ JoAnn Guest mrsjoguest www.geocities.com/mrsjoguest/Diets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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