Nutritionist says vitamin D cannot be absorbed without magnesium, causing poor bone health
Hindustan Times••health
Key Points:
- Over 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in vitamin D, with nearly half having below-normal levels, but vitamin D requires magnesium to be converted into its active form in the body.
- Magnesium is essential for energy production, nerve function, muscle movement, bone health, and helps regulate blood pressure and insulin sensitivity, reducing risks such as type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis.
- Magnesium activates vitamin D by enabling enzymes in the liver and kidneys to convert it into its active form, which is crucial for calcium absorption, bone strength, muscle function, and immune regulation.
- Combining magnesium with vitamin D offers key benefits including improved vitamin D absorption, stronger bones and teeth, better muscle function, heart health support, and enhanced mental well-being.
