Can This Popular Sleep Supplement Also Prevent Cancer?
Women's Health • • health
Key Points:
- A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that magnesium supplementation may lower colorectal cancer risk in individuals with adequate TRPM7 gene function by increasing beneficial gut bacteria linked to vitamin D production.
- Researchers found that magnesium's role in enhancing vitamin D bioavailability might contribute to its potential cancer-preventive effects, as vitamin D is known to play a role in cancer prevention.
- The study involved 239 participants who were given either magnesium supplements or a placebo, with analysis of their gut microbiomes and TRPM7 genotypes revealing variable effects based on genetic differences.
- Experts caution that while magnesium shows promise, the findings are preliminary, and more research is needed before recommending magnesium supplements specifically for colorectal cancer prevention.
