Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Cholesterol (high)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous biochemical processes, including those related to cardiovascular health. Some scientific evidence suggests that magnesium supplementation may have a modest beneficial effect on lipid profiles, including cholesterol levels. Several small-scale randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have found that magnesium supplementation can slightly reduce total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and triglycerides, while potentially increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol. The proposed mechanisms include magnesium's role in modulating enzymes involved in lipid metabolism and its ability to reduce systemic inflammation and improve endothelial function. However, the effect sizes observed in these studies are generally small, and results are sometimes inconsistent.
It is important to note that while there is scientific exploration and some supporting evidence, magnesium is not considered a first-line therapy for high cholesterol. Major guidelines for the management of hyperlipidemia do not list magnesium supplementation as a recommended treatment. Instead, it may be considered as an adjunct, particularly in individuals who are deficient in magnesium or have other cardiovascular risk factors. More robust, large-scale, and long-term clinical trials are needed to fully establish magnesium’s role in cholesterol management. In summary, while there is scientific rationale and some supportive evidence, magnesium should not replace well-established cholesterol-lowering interventions such as statins, dietary changes, and exercise.
Other ingredients used for Cholesterol (high)
acai berryajoene
akkermansia muciniphila
alfalfa
algal oil
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
green chiretta
anthocyanins
apple
arjun tree
artichoke
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
banaba
barberry
barley
basil
beet
berberine
bergamot
berry flavor
Beta-Glucan
beta-sitosterol
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
black cumin
black currant
black garlic
radish
sesame
black tea
blackberry
blueberry
bonito peptide
broccoli
rice
brussel sprouts
burdock
bасора
calamari oil
campesterol
canola oil
carrot
cassia bark
catechins
caterpillar mushroom
cauliflower
celery
champignon
chia seed
chicory
Chinese salvia root
chlorella
chokeberry
cinnamon
citrus pectin
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
collard
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cottonseed oil
cordyceps
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
diallyl trisulfide (DATS)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fenugreek
fiber blend (proprietary)
fish oil
fish protein
flavonols
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
gamma oryzanol
garcinia
garlic bulb
genistein
genistin
ginger
ginseng
glucomannan
gooseberry
grape
grapefruit
greek mountain tea
onion
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
guar gum
guggul
gurmar
hawthorn
hemp oil
hesperetin
hesperidin
hibiscus
HMR lignan
Indian tinospora
inulin
knotweed
jujube
kale
krill oil
kudzu
l-carnitine
l-taurine
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus helveticus
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lecithin
lemon
lentinula edodes mycelia
lignans
linoleic acid (LA)
lycopene
mackerel
magnesium
maitake mushroom
mango
maqui berry
marine lipid
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
moringa
mustard seed
naringin
niacin (vitamin B3)
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
nicotinamide riboside
oat
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
orange
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
pantethine
pear
pectin
perilla
phellodendron amurense
phenolic acids
phospholipids
phytosterols
pine bark
plant sterols
plum fruit
policosanol
pollen
pomegranate
pomelo
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
prune
psyllium
pumpkin
quercetin
quinoa
raspberry
red yeast rice
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rhizome
rose hips
rosemary
rutin
rye
safflower oil
sardines
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
shiitake mushroom
black ginger
sitostanol
soybean
spinach
spirulina
sterols
stevia
stigmasterol
strawberry
tocotrienols
tomato
trans-pterostilbene
trimethylglycine (TMG)
triphala
almond fruit
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin C
seaweed
wasabia japonica
water
watermelon
wheat grass
whey protein
mulberry
xylooligosaccharides
yeast
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
red clover
jiaogulan
tangerine
atractylodes
Indian bael
neem tree
nut grass
pterocarpus marsupium
alpinia galangal
punarnava
tinospora cordifolia
caesalpinia crista
swertia
bee pollen
lingzhi
morus
lemongrass
sunflower
root tuber
ferulic acid
dioscorea
ganoderma
morinda
zanthoxylum
birch
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
polyphenols
purslane
yerba mate
wheat germ
noni
nopal
goji berry
amaranth
millet seed
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
kidney beans
cocoa
chickpea protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
soursop
Alcohol
Arjuna
Apple Cider Vinegar
Ankaflavin
Angelica
acacia
Aronia melanocarpa
Allicin
Antrodia camphorata
Auricularia
Andrographolide
Avocado
Aspergillus
Ascophyllum nodosum
Aegeline
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Adzuki bean
Ampelopsin
Alpha phytosterol
Algal protein
Arjunic Acid
Alliin
Arabinoxylan
Argan nut oil
Allium tuberosum
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Astragalin
Black Seed
Bifidobacterium
Brutieridin
Breadnut
Brown Algae
Brassica
Bishop's Weed
Bayleaf
Bran
Black galingale
Berberis (unspecified)
Bitter Grass
Baicalein
Bael
Bean
biochanin
Basidiomycota
Bauhinia
Brazil nut
Bifidobacterium animalis
Bee products
Bombax
Bacteria
Blue-Green Alage
Baobab
Bifidobacteria
bile acid
Bacillus
bacoside
Buckwheat
Bassia scoparia
Bignay
Boerhavia diffusa
Bottle gourd
Chia seed
Cumin
Camellia sinensis
Chinese Silkvine
Charantin
Curry leaf
Cowpea
California chia
Cardarine
Cinnamomum
Chitosan
Cyanobacteria
Carqueja
Cloudberry
Capsinoids
Chebulic acid
Camelina Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Coriander
Cactus
Campestanol
Capillary Artemisia
Cashew
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Chinese Fleeceflower
Curcuminoid
Citrus
Cynarin
Cereal grass
Cruciferous
Cyclanthera pedata
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Curcumen
Chordaria cladosiphon
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Curcuma
Calanus finmarchicus
C-Phycocyanin
Carob
Cabbage
Chitin
Clostridium butyricum
Cinnamaldehyde
Crocetin
Costus
Crypthecodinium
Carnosic acid
Diacylglycerol
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Diallyl sulfide
Danshen
Dunaliella
Dextrin
Dumontiaceae
Daidzein
Dragon Fruit
Date
Diterpenes
Eriocitrin
eggplant
Emblicanin
Endive
Erythrodiol
Eucheuma
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Euglena gracilis
Eucommia ulmoides
Echium
Ecklonia
Enokitake
Fig
Garlic
Isoflavones
Lotus
Milk Protein
Prickly Pear Cactus
peanut
Pistachio
Quinoa Protein
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Sumac
Vinegar
walnut
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by magnesium
Abdominal PainAbscesses
Acid Indigestion
Addictions (drugs)
Addictions (general remedies for)
Adrenal Fatigue
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Alkalosis
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Angina
Anorexia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bipolar Mood Disorder
Birth Control (countering side effects)
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bronchitis
Bulimia
Calcium Deficiency
Calcium Deposits
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Colon (atonic)
Constipation (adults)
Convulsions
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhea
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Epilepsy
Exercise
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Gastritis
Headache (cluster)
Headache (general)
Headache (tension)
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Heart Fibrillation or Palpitations
Hypertension
Insomnia
Mental Illness
Migraine
Mood Swings
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neurosis
Numbness
Osteoporosis
Oxygen Deficiency
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Pets (supplements for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Progesterone (low)
Psoriasis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhinitis
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seizures
Senility
Shock
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Sugar Cravings
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Tachycardia
Tension
Testosterone (low)
Tetanus
Thinking (cloudy)
Tics
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Twitching
Wasting
Wheezing
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Products containing magnesium
Nature's Sunshine CleanStart Mild
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Fibralgia
Nature's Sunshine Free Amino Acids
Nature's Sunshine Gentle Move
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Heavy Metal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium Complex
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Mind-Max
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets To-Go Packs
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Sunshine Heroes Whole Food Papayazyme
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Urinary Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Urinary System
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
