Magnesium intake is inversely associated with risk of obesity in a 30-year prospective follow-up study among American young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although laboratory studies suggest a potential role of magnesium (Mg) in weight regulation, human studies relating Mg intake to body weight are limited. This study sought to prospectively examine the association between Mg intake and incidence of obesity and related anthropometric and biochemical indicators.

Methods

The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study recruited 5115 American young adults, aged 18-30 years, at baseline in 1985-6, and re-examined them in eight follow-ups. Incident obesity was defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m². Dietary Mg intake was collected using the CARDIA Diet History at baseline and exam years 7 and 20.

Results

During the 30-year follow-up, 1675 incident cases of obesity were identified.

SUBMITTER: Lu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7483156 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature