Magnesium Deficiency

A study has shown that drinking water with higher levels of calcium and magnesium lowers risk of cardiovascular disease. The study was conducted in Sweden by testing the calcium and magnesium levels in water from several municipalities. Water hardness was measured using the German scale and ranged from 0.8 to 20.7 dH. Each municipalities was sent a questionnaire regarding their water hardness during the study period and on whether the water hardness had changed.

Samples were also collected from each municipality and tested for calcium, magnesium, lead and cadmium levels. Not significant levels of lead or cadmium were found in any municipality. The analysis of the water was done with an atomic absorption spectrometer and the flame technique. 27 municipalities total were used in the study.

The mortality from heart disease was then obtained for each municipality. It was related to the national mortality, the water hardness and magnesium and calcium levels. This revealed a statistically significant inverse relationship between the calcium and magnesium levels and deaths from cardiovascular disease with a p-value of <.01 for men. The effect for women was not statistically significant. There was also a high correlation between the magnesium levels and water hardness. This suggests that magnesium may be a useful preventative treatment; something preferable to prescribing potentially dangerous drugs. Additional studies have also supported this result in Canada and South Africa.

Magnesium has also be found to be effective in the treatment or prevention of the following diseases and conditions in clinical studies.

Aggressive Behavior
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Arrhythmia
Asthma
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Cancer
Cerebrovascular
Chemical Sensitivity
Cluster Headaches
Constipation
Cramps
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Head Injuries, Central Nervous System Injuries
Heart-Related Conditions
HIV, AIDS
Hypertension
Kidney Stones
Migraine
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Multiple Sclerosis
Osteoporosis
Peripheral vascular disease
Pregnancy-related problems
Premenstrual Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sickle Cell Disease
SIDS
Stress
Tetanus
Toxic Shock

It is not recommended that you conduct studies similar to this on your own. Medical training is necessary in order to safely and efficiently carry out similar studies.