Magnesium and Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe. In people with Cystic Fibrosis, a defective gene causes a thick, buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria leading to infections, extensive [...]

Childhood Asthma and Magnesium Effectiveness

Abstract: Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood and the leading cause of childhood morbidity. When uncontrolled, asthma can place significant limits on daily life, and is sometimes fatal. The use of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) is one of numerous treatment options available during acute severe asthma in children. The efficacy of intravenous, or [...]

Magnesium Supplements & Asthma Relief

Magnesium Supplements May Boost Lung Health for Asthmatics By Stephen Daniells, 15-Feb-2010 Daily supplements of magnesium may improve lung function in asthmatics, and improve their quality of life, says a new study from America. Measures of lung capacity increased by about 6 per cent during six months of magnesium supplementation, and improvements were also observed [...]

Magnesium Deficiency & Vitamin D Deficiency Predict Asthma in Children

Epidemiological studies suggest a link between vitamin D deficiency in early life and development of asthma in later life. Aim: The aim of this study was to measure serum vitamin D levels in asthmatic children and to compare these to healthy non-asthmatic controls. Methods: Asthmatic (n = 483) and healthy control (n = 483) children [...]

Asthma and Nutritional Magnesium

Magnesium Deficiency: A Risk Factor for Asthma? Summary of Research By Hans R. Larsen MSc ChE – http://www.afibbers.org/magnesium.html NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND. Researchers at the University of Nottingham have concluded that a high intake of magnesium is associated with a better lung function and a reduced risk of airway hyper-reactivity and wheezing. Their study involved 2633 adults [...]

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