The Magnesium Factor: How One Simple Nutrient Can Prevent, Treat, and Reverse High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Conditions

by Mildred Seelig, Andrea Rosanoff

This important book brings to light an often overlooked but central factor in some of the most prevalent and serious disorders that affect Americans magnesium deficiency. Written by a medical doctor and researcher who is considered to be the world's leading expert on the actions and uses of this vital mineral, The Magnesium Factor explains how magnesium deficiencies develop, why they are so widespread, and how they translate into metabolic disruptions that ultimately threaten the health of virtually every bodily system. The author then details how to determine whether you have, or are at risk for, this problem-and what you can do about it. Backed by the latest scientific research, yet written in a clear, accessible style, here is the authoritative source for information on a topic of critical interest for all health-conscious individuals.

Genres: Health

384 pages, Paperback

First published August 25, 2003

Reviews

[Suzie Quint · Rating 5 out of 5]

The information in this book falls heavily into the Why-hasn't-my-doctor-mentioned-this catagory. Magnesium deficiency is widespread and magnesium is vital to chemical interactions. This book goes in depth about how magnesium is related to heart disease, cholesterol, metabolic symptom X and diabetes. The case it makes for the importance of magnesium's role in heart health is overwhelming in my opinion. It touches lightly on other things like chronic fatigue syndrome. It also provides guidance on how to figure out how much supplement might be beneficial.

One of the things that I noticed repeatedly and appreciated immensely is that the authors acknowledge how HARD it is to change your lifestyle. Too often doctors act like you're just supposed to change everything because they say so. Then they act like you're an imbecile if you don't. They never acknowledge how hard it is to make these kind of changes. These authors stress repeatedly that they understand that. That attitude makes me much more receptive to what they have to say. If you're interested in your health, this a great book.

[Dick Talmadge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is much more technical than "the Magnesium Miracle" and is therefore a bit harder read. However, the authors, like Carolyn Dean in "The Magnesium Miracle" really open your eyes to the possibility of improving and protecting your health by ensuring you have good magnesium stores in your body.

There are probably too many claims made, so read these books with a critical eye. But I am convinced there is enough good information on which to take action!!

My wife has seen a dramatic turnaround in her 2 year long insomnia and weakness (triggered/caused by a car accident) after several magnesium containing IV's and use of transdermal magnesium chloride!!

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not only comprehensive, including almost 100 pages of scholarly article sources, but it also gives you great explanations for how everything is connected.

While a lot of the book focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic issues, if you actually read the book so much more is discussed.

Unlike The Magnesium Miracle (which felt like one huge push to buy the author’s products), this book gives you the resources you need to determine if you’ve got a deficiency and how to fix it without expensive supplementation.

[Jenel · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the Library shelves of a friend who had many books on nutrition. I don't usually like these kinds of books but this one was worth a read.
Most people in the US are Magnesium deficient. But testing for it is hard and blood tests don't really show deficiency. Magnesium can improve Blood Sugar, Energy, Digestion, Heart Health, Joint aches... It can also prevent Calcium build up in gallbladders, hearts and improve bon3 health. Calcium supplements are not your friend.. Apparently Mg Citrate is best/easiest to absorb and gummies work best.

[Kourtney Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnesium... responsible for 3700 enzymatic transactions, my favorite mineral. Great break down of all it's amazing functions.

[Anna Denton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a fair amount of outdated information.

[Claire S · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have so far really just skimmed this, along with various website. What I got from it was that there is enough evidence to take seriously the idea that having sufficient magnesium levels would have an effect on chocolate craving.

I went out and bought magnesium supplements and - lo and behold - I can honestly say I have less chocolate craving. I was able to decrease my chocolate intake by a big step this past fall, and then by another big step as of Jan 1, and honestly I don't miss it.

Warning though - it can have an effect on your intestinal tract, especially early on. Take it slow at first..

[Lucie Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really in-depth look at how magnesium aids heart problems but not much help for me, as am more interested in how magnesium aids mental illness and depression as several websites maintain it does. Seems these websites are more relevant to me than this book,

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magnesium is needed for over 300 enzyme functions in the body... thats more enzyme systems than a lot of other vitamins and minerals.

[Patti Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most A-Fib/A-Flutter patients are deficient in Magnesium (and Potassium), an electrolite needed for the heart to beat properly. The authors discuss recommended levels and supplements, if needed.