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The Magnesium Factor: How One Simple Nutrient Can Prevent, Treat, and Reverse High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Conditions Paperback – August 25, 2003

by Mildred Seelig (Author), Andrea Rosanoff (Author)
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This important book brings to light an often overlooked but central factor in some of the most prevalent and serious disorders that affect Americans today: 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.

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Mildred S. Seelig, M.D., MPH, is a world-renowned researcher who has studied the role of magnesium in health and disease for more than forty years. The author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and an international lecturer, she is also a master of the American College of Nutrition and a founding editor of the college's professional journal.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Publishing Group; Illustrated edition (August 25, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583331565
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583331569
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.8 ounces
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Debra Renee Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Why didn't I read this a long time ago?
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
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Knowing now what I know and understand about Magnesium, I wish I'd found and read this book decades ago! I could have saved myself a lot of health decline. Authors are very thorough and clear, with excellent references for documenting their statements as well as providing avenues for further research. This book literally could save your life and the lives and suffering of those you love. Read it!
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Citizen Paine
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye-opening--and life-changing information
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013
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I found this book personally illuminating--and generally valuable. For instance, did you know??... studies have found magnesium (in those who are deficient..i.e., most of us) is more effective--with fewer side effects--than prescribed statins in lowering cholesterol? This is true. And that a shortage of magnesium can lead to hypertension--and that commonly prescribed BP meds such as diuretics can further deplete our magnesium? And that magnesium is crucial for a healthy heart--and extremely crucial following a heart attack.

These are just several of the nuggets I gleaned from The Magnesum Factor. Well written, in language the average reader can understand (that would be me!), and very well-researched with great tables, graphs, quizzes and footnotes, this is one of the best health/medical books I've ever read. Certainly worth your while to delve into.

As mentioned, the book was personally beneficial for me. I found out diuretics can deplete magnesium (and potassium, which I had been supplementing)... I was taking prescribed diuretics for my high BP. A magnesium shortage might be causing the restlessness and rapid heart beat that kept me from sleep. This proved the case. Since I started supplementing with magnesium, as recommended, my acute insomnia is clearing up. I'm very grateful to have normal sleep restored.
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Stu
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for older persons
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2023
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Very comprehensive, explains the Mg depletion issue. Wish I had read this 30 years ago.
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NancyE
5.0 out of 5 stars Medical Mystery Solved!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2011
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6 years ago I was diagnosed with GERD. Since then I've experienced a cascade of symptoms including arrhythmia, constipation, muscle pain, tightness & cramps, menorrhagia, fatigue, tingling & pin prick sensations. I have a history of depression, TMJ, neck & upper back muscle pain. I've been to many physicians who can't seem to find anything wrong with me & advised I take an anti-depressant. After years of research and trial an error, I began to suspect a magnesium deficiency, but reading this book really laid it all out for me. My gastro had already suggested taking Mg but wasn't specific about type or dosage. After reading this book and sorting all that out I also discovered that the FDA had just issued a warning that GERD meds (PPIS) cause Mg deficiency! Further research showed that the FDA has warned that PPIs cause bone fractures! My gastro was very interested in my personal experience and is helping me wean off the PPI. I have come to the conclusion that it was a Mg deficiency that caused the TMJ and Depression some years ago and ultimately lead to the GERD problem by affecting the pyloric valve and it's effectiveness in allowing stomach contents to enter the small intestines. Taking the PPIs for this issue only exacerabated the already underlying Mg deficiency causing all the more recent symptoms. After many failed attempts in the past to wean off the PPIs I am finally doing it without any increase in GERD symptoms thanks to Magnesium! Needless to say I have found relief from all my symptoms. This book has saved me from the Catch-22 of modern allopathic medicine and drug treatment that is all too common. I can't recommend it enough! In fact, I recommend it to anyone who will listen!
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Alan Nakamura
3.0 out of 5 stars Content With Content
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2013
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Magnesium is hot topic so it sold itself, but writing style is typical ho-hum research-style writing. I read 3 other magnesium books so this is a good supplement.
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D. R. Schryer
5.0 out of 5 stars This book may save your life.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2003
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Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients for human health, yet it may be the most overlooked -- despite the fact that the majority of Americans suffer from magnesium deficiency. As Dr. Mildred Seelig -- probably the world's leading expert on the role of magnesium in human health -- points out in this invaluable book magnesium deficiency is a major cause of both heart disease and diabetes as well as a significant number of other common ailments. If you are one of the majority of Americans who suffer from magnesium deficiency you undoubtedly suffer from numerous unpleasant symptoms and are at serious risk of dying prematurely. Yet you can alleviate these symptoms and remove this risk simply by taking supplemental magnesium as recommended by Dr. Seelig. As a research chemist, I beg you to get this book and follow Dr. Seelig's advice. Your health, and even your life, may be at stake if you don't. This is one of the most important books currently available. I wish that everyone, including every physician, would read it and heed it's advice.
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Gina Pera, author-educator on Adult ADHD
5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable scientist--and a must-read book
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2008
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I can hardly add anything useful to all the other reviews here, except to say that I greatly admire the late Dr. Seelig, who has contributed so valuably to the magnesium literature.

Scientists who do basic research in the not-so-sexy fields of vitamins and minerals are our unsung heroes. They aren't motivated by the glamor, that's for sure, or for the big bucks. And because so much is already known about vitamins and minerals, there's little chance for a "break-out" discovery that will shoot their name to stardom. Instead, they keep patiently refining what we already know, applying it to more and more biological processes. I can only imagine that their motivation is helping us all to stay healthy and avoid the suffering that comes with diseases. And, perhaps it the elegant simplicity that draws them. Imagine....preventing or curing so many diseases that are endemic in our society with a simple element that will not harm us. What pharmaceutical can claim that? (I'm grateful for the "miracles" of pharmaceuticals, too, but it's hard to argue that most don't come with side effects.) Mildred Seelig was such a scientist. And we owe her so much.

This book should required reading in high school health classes. It could prevent so many problems later in life.

Gina Pera
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M. Wortley
5.0 out of 5 stars I believe the information in that book was an important factor to my continuing good health. I haven't re-read it yet - I'm ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2016
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I read this book 15 years ago after having some serious heart issues, and have taken magnesium supplements ever since. I believe the information in that book was an important factor to my continuing good health. I haven't re-read it yet - I'm retired now, and have some time to read the book again, and I trust that it will make just as much of an impact on my commitment to magnesium.
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Mr. J. V
4.0 out of 5 stars super interessant
Reviewed in France on November 10, 2015
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faut lire aussi la Solution Magnesium
celui-ci a une approche beaucoup plus scientifique, trop! mais explique bien certains fonctionnement du corps et surtout les rapports importance de l’équilibre avec les minéraux Na, Ca, K, y donne les sources aussi des compléments qui sont le mieux metabolisable, voir aussi Dr Mercola sur le net pour cela. J'ai compris le phénomène de prolapse de la valve mitral au coeur! ce que l'on appelle un souffle au coeur, l'effet thermogénique de la cigarette, bref beaucoup est conditionne par un manque de Magnesium. En effet appauvrissement des fruits et des légumes, regarder pour cela Claude Bourguignon et Thierry Casasnovas, Dr Morse et Bernard Jensen, Belnez et l'alimentation et la permaculture. Trop focaliser sur les maladies classique. Lire Fat that heals, fat that kills pour les graisses et Omega 3. Nos intestins sont conditionnes par ce qu'on mange et cela conditionne notre santé, vitalité et comportement! nous sommes bactériens plus qu'humain! pour les vrais chercheurs aller telecharger sur la BNF Antoine Bechamp, un vrai mec intelligent, pas comme Pasteur qui rime avec imposteur!

Very interesting, too medical and focused on diseases but i understood the concept of mitral prolapse, the smoking habit, all the mechanisms of the ions Na, K, Ca, Mg, the equilibrium they need to have, the affect on the body! really good! in french you must read la solution magnesium. it gives too the best supplements. Also important to understand the lack of minerals in the food now, even in organic veg and fruits, see Claude Bourguignon conferences or in english Dr Morse, Norman Walker. Our life is conditionned by Bacteria too hence our guts flora so look up Hygieniste like Dr Morse, Bernard Jensen, Herbert Shelton, Normal Walker.

Magnesium is the key to Autism and ADHD with cleansing the colon and going organic Raw food and juices!
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leigh veerman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically researched
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2013
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This is the most comprehensive book I have read on the value of magnesium. It is an eye opener and explains the reason for many of the health epidemics and why they will only get worse unless the medical community start providing the correct nutritional advice to people. Definitely worth reading.
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SP
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Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2019
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Started reading looks like it will be a good read!
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safy
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 23, 2015
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I have not had time to read it yet but I have scanned it and very pleased with same so far. Magnesium appears to be very useful for me so hope it works now and book explains quite a bit.
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