Higher Magnesium Intake Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Frailty in Older Adults.

Ligia J Dominguez, Diana M Mérida, Carolina Donat-Vargas, José R Banegas, Nicola Veronese, Mario Barbagallo, Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo, Pilar Guallar-Castillón

School of Medicine, "Kore" University of Enna, Enna, Italy; Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

Magnesium deficiency is common in older adults and has been associated with reduced muscle functionality and several age-related diseases. Evidence of its relationship with frailty is scarce. We aimed to explore the association of magnesium intake with incident frailty in the Seniors-ENRICA-1 cohort.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the association between magnesium intake and frailty in older adults, which is relevant to aging research as frailty is a significant concern in the elderly population. However, the findings appear to be more of a solid contribution rather than a groundbreaking discovery, as they primarily address a nutritional factor rather than a root cause of aging or a mechanism for lifespan extension. Thus, while it adds to the understanding of factors influencing frailty, its overall impact on the field of longevity research is limited.

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