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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition This week I found an interesting research article about magnesium and strokes. I'll tell you about that research article and give you a little more information about magnesium. I also help out a reader who wants to know if he should take dietary supplements. Have a great week! Shereen Dietary Magnesium and Stroke Risk A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition came to the conclusion that dietary magnesium intake is inversely associated with the risk of ischemic stroke (these are the strokes caused by blood clots in the brain). Read more What Is Magnesium? Magnesium is a major mineral and is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. About half of the magnesium in your body is stored in your bones, while the rest is at work in the cells of your organs and other tissues. Read more See More About:  vitamins and minerals  major minerals  terms used in nutrition Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms of magnesium deficiency aren't common, but they can mimic other disorders. Not getting enough dietary magnesium may increase your risk of cardiovascular diseases and decreases your immune system function. Read more See More About:  magnesium  vitamins and minerals  Should I Take Dietary Supplements? A reader asks, "Should I take a vitamin tablet or some kind of dietary supplement every day? Can I get everything I need from the foods I eat?" Read my answer See More About:  vitamins  dietary minerals  calcium Nutrition Ads Nutrition Magnesium Stroke Symptoms Food and Nutrition Stroke Risk Featured Articles Is Canola Oil Safe? Food Additives That May Be Good for You What Are Sugar Alcohols? How Many Servings For a Day's Worth of Vitamin D? Twitter Facebook   More from About.com What is PMDD? If prior to your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads How To Lose Weight Calculate Your Calorie Need Good Nutrition: Is Your Diet Healthy? Hydration Calculator What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement