Can This Popular Sleep Supplement Play a Role in Cancer Prevention?
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Key Points:
- A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests magnesium supplementation may lower colorectal cancer risk in individuals with adequate TRPM7 gene function by increasing beneficial gut bacteria linked to vitamin D production.
- The research involved 239 participants who received either magnesium supplements or a placebo, with results indicating that magnesium's effect on gut microbiome and cancer risk may depend on genetic factors related to magnesium absorption.
- Magnesium's potential cancer-preventive role may be tied to its involvement in enhancing vitamin D utilization, which has known implications in cancer prevention, though this link requires further investigation.
- Experts caution that despite promising findings, more research is needed before magnesium supplements can be recommended specifically for colorectal cancer risk reduction, and individuals should consult healthcare providers before starting supplementation
