Magnesium for Colon Health

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer. Researchers from Japan looked at both men and women and found men who consumed less than 238 mg of Magnesium a day compared to men who consumed more than 327 mg of Magnesium a day. Those men who consumed the higher amount(327 mg.) had a 35% reduced risk of colorectal cancer. No protective effects were seen in women. Magnesium has been added to the list of other nutrients and foods that benefit colon health, conjugated linoleic acid, vitamin B6, green tea, fiber, olive oil, apples, omega-3 fats. Researchers concluded that higher dietary intake of Magnesium may decrease the risk of colorectal cancer in Japanese men.