Am J Clin Nutr February 2012 PMID 22205313

Dietary magnesium intake and risk of stroke: a meta-analysis of prospective studies.

Susanna C Larsson, Nicola Orsini, Alicja Wolk

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What people are saying

Most discussions highlight the key finding that an extra 100 mg of magnesium daily correlates with an 8% reduction in ischemic stroke risk, emphasizing the potential health benefits with phrases like 'associated with' and providing specific statistics. The tone is informational and supportive, reflecting a generally positive reception of the research, but without strong emotional or critical commentary.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions acknowledge the study's findings that increased magnesium intake relates to a lower stroke risk, indicating strong support.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, mainly focusing on the specific benefit of 8% risk reduction and the study’s implications, but without deep skepticism or enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions demonstrate some engagement through reiterating the main data point about magnesium's association with stroke reduction, though with limited depth or critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The shared information about risk reduction suggests a recognition of the study’s importance, though there is no indication of widespread calls for change or policy impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This meta-analysis reviewed multiple prospective studies and found that higher dietary magnesium intake is modestly associated with a lower risk of total stroke, especially ischemic stroke.
  • An increase of 100 mg of magnesium daily corresponds to about an 8% reduction in stroke risk, with consistent results across the included studies.
  • No significant link was found between magnesium intake and types of hemorrhagic stroke, such as intracerebral or subarachnoid hemorrhages.]

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Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,378 subjects https://t.co/ZciGl1u7jk

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Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,378 subjects https://t.co/ZciGl1tztM

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RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

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RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

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RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

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RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

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@zdog101111 · X

RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

Nov 16, 2025 · 2 shares · 51 followers View post →
KHANH DAO
@K9GEARS · X

RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

Dec 30, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,889 followers View post →
Siim Land
@siimland · X

Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,378 subjects https://t.co/ZciGl1u7jk

Dec 29, 2023 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 28,140 followers View post →
Mitch Adams
@TheMitchelAdams · X

RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

Feb 22, 2023 · 2 shares · 61 followers View post →
kike
@FUENTESMANZULLI · X

RT @siimland: Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,37…

Feb 21, 2023 · 2 shares · 248 followers View post →
Siim Land
@siimland · X

Adding an extra 100 mg of dietary magnesium a day has been associated with an 8% reduced risk of ischemic stroke among 241,378 subjects https://t.co/ZciGl1tztM

Feb 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 28,140 followers View post →