Magnesium in Infectious Diseases in Older People
Reduced magnesium (Mg) intake is a frequent cause of deficiency with age together with reduced absorption, renal wasting, and polypharmacotherapy. Chronic Mg deficiency may result in increased oxidative stress and low-grade inflammation, which may be linked to several age-related diseases, including...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/180 |