Eur J Clin Nutr September 2024 PMID 38745051

Mediation effect of body mass index on the association between serum magnesium level and insulin resistance in children from Mexico City.

María Judith Rios-Lugo, Jesús Isimar Serafín-Fabián, Héctor Hernández-Mendoza, Miguel Klünder-Klünder, Miguel Cruz, Estefania Chavez-Prieto, Israel Martínez-Navarro, Jenny Vilchis-Gil, Miguel Vazquez-Moreno

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The overall discussions are quite superficial, mostly referencing related topics such as menopause and diabetes, without engaging deeply with the research's findings. For instance, phrases like 'mediation effect' and mentions of BMI in different contexts suggest some awareness but lack detailed analysis or critique, reflecting low interest and engagement.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study found that lower serum magnesium levels are linked to higher rates of overweight and obesity in children from Mexico City, and magnesium deficiency is also associated with indicators of insulin resistance.
  • Serum magnesium levels negatively correlate with body mass index (BMI), BMI z-scores, and insulin resistance markers like the TyG index, suggesting that magnesium deficiency may contribute to metabolic issues.
  • Mediation analysis showed that BMI z-score explains about 60.5% of the relationship between serum magnesium and insulin resistance, indicating that body weight may partly mediate the effect of magnesium on insulin sensitivity in children.]

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Mediation effect of body mass index on the association between age at #menopause and type 2 #diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal Chinese women https://t.co/S2PVWVN49W @MenopauseOrg @lippincott

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Mediation effect of body mass index on the association between age at #menopause and type 2 #diabetes mellitus in postmenopausal Chinese women https://t.co/PtMQtlsDHf @MenopauseOrg @Lippincott #BMI #T2D

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