Publications by authors named "K Kisters"
Positive effects of magnesium supplementation in metabolic syndrome.
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Magnesium supplementation was tested in a double-blind study involving 27 patients with metabolic syndrome to see its effects on blood pressure and metabolic health.
- After 12 weeks, patients taking magnesium showed significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, as well as lower levels of interleukin-6, which is related to inflammation.
- Ionized magnesium levels increased notably, while the calcium-to-magnesium ratio decreased, indicating improvements in magnesium balance without significant changes in serum magnesium levels.
Objective: Are there any evidence-based medicine (EBM)-supported treatment approaches of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods for urological oncologists?
Methods: We reviewed the actual German S3 guidelines "Supportive Care" and "Complementary Medicine" as well as the online-tool Onkopedia for recommendations about essential trace elements (Zn, Se, Mn, Fe), vitamins (A, B, C, D, E), and electrolytes (Mg, Ca). Furthermore, we added results of randomized trials to present potential future developments.
Results: Each therapy with micronutrients should be based on laboratory observation of a deficit.
Purpose: Serum magnesium is the most frequently used laboratory test for evaluating clinical magnesium status. Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium status), which is associated with many chronic diseases, is diagnosed using the serum magnesium reference range. Currently, no international consensus for a magnesemia normal range exists.
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