New Perspectives in Magnesium Research: Nutrition and Health [Paperback]

A definitive review in the field of magnesium research, this book brings together the proceedings of the 11th International Magnesium Symposium in Osaka, Japan from October 22-26, 2006. Written by authorities in the area, the book provides a thorough overview of progress in the area of magnesium research. The author is one of the world's foremost magnesium researchers and reviewers, and the book provides essential reading for researchers in magnesium.

A definitive review in the field of magnesium research, this book brings together the proceedings of the 11th International Magnesium Symposium in Osaka, Japan from October 22-26, 2006. Written by authorities in the area, the book provides a thorough overview of progress in the area of magnesium research.

New Perspectives in Magnesium Research is essential reading for researchers in magnesium and calcium field, nutrition, and specialists in many areas (cardiologists, neurologists, orthopaedic specialists etc.).

OVERVIEW: Overview of Magnesium Research: History and Current Trends. Magnesium and Calcium in Drinking Water.-MAGNESIUM HOMEOSTASIS: Cellular Mg2+ Transport and Homeostasis: An Overview. TRPM6 and TRPM7 Chanzymes Essential for Magnesium Homeostasis. The CorA-Mrs2-Alr1 Superfamily of Mg2+ Channel Proteins. Practical Interest of Circulating Total and Ionized Magnesium Concentration Evaluation in Experimental and Clinical Magnesium Disorders.-NUTRITION: Overview of Magnesium Nutrition. Magnesium Requirement and Affecting Factors. Experimental Data on Chronic Magnesium Deficiency. Clinical forms of Magnesium Depletion by Photosensitization and Treatment with Scototherapy. New Data on Pharmacological Properties and Indications of Magnesium.-EPIDEMIOLOGY: Magnesium Intake and the Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes. Magnesium Intake and Hepatic Cancer.-EXERCISE: Exercise and Magnesium.-METABOLIC SYNDROME: The Review of Magnesium and Metabolic Syndrome. Diabetes Mellitul“W