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Key finding
Fasting insulin levels improved compared to the placebo group.
This study investigated the effects of magnesium-containing deep seawater mineral extracts on insulin resistance in patients with impaired glucose tolerance, showing improvements in several insulin-related markers.
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Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of magnesium-containing deep seawater mineral extracts on insulin resistance in patients with impaired glucose tolerance, showing improvements in several insulin-related markers.
Improving insulin sensitivity is crucial for managing conditions like prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. This study suggests that magnesium from deep seawater may be a beneficial supplement for individuals with impaired glucose tolerance, potentially aiding in the prevention of diabetes progression.
The effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to lack of significant findings in some glucose measures. The study's sample size and demographic may limit generalizability. No long-term effects were assessed beyond the intervention period.
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Ji YH, You KJ, Byong YJ, Yun HS, Åke S. Effects of Magnesium-Containing Deep Seawater Mineral Extracts on Insulin Resistance in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance. Medicina. 2024;60(8):1265. doi:10.3390/medicina60081265
Fasting insulin levels improved compared to the placebo group.
C-peptide levels improved compared to the placebo group.
HOMA-IR values improved compared to the placebo group.
QUICKI values improved compared to the placebo group.
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This study contributes evidence to Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ and C-peptide, C-peptide incremental area under the curve (iAUC), Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), and 7 more.
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Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → C-peptide
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → C-peptide
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → C-peptide incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → C-peptide incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Fasting insulin levels
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Fasting insulin levels
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Glucose iAUC (OGTT)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → HbA1c
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → HbA1c
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Homeostatic Model Assessment of Beta-cell function (HOMA-β)
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Insulin resistance
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Insulin resistance
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Insulin sensitivity
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Insulin sensitivity
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Stumvoll insulin sensitivity index
Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ → Stumvoll insulin sensitivity index
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This study contributes to evidence on Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ and C-peptide, Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ and Insulin Resistance.
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Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ appears to improve Fasting insulin levels.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fasting insulin levels
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ appears to improve Insulin resistance.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Insulin resistance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ for C-peptide incremental area under the curve (iAUC).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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C-peptide incremental area under the curve (iAUC)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Deep seawater mineral extracts containing Mg 2+ for Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG).
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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