Magnesium in Aging, Health and Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Micronutrients and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aging; health; diseases; nutrition; magnesium
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Interests: aging; health; diseases; nutrition; magnesium
Interests: aging; health; diseases; nutrition; magnesium
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Magnesium (Mg) metabolism undergoes several changes with aging, including reduced dietary intake, impaired intestinal absorption, and increased renal excretion. Mild Mg deficiency is often asymptomatic, with vague or absent clinical signs, making it easily overlooked. However, chronic Mg deficiency promotes oxidative stress by increasing free radical production, contributing to the development of various age-related diseases.
Low Mg levels have been linked to a wide range of conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disorders such as asthma, depression, psychiatric conditions, Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, bone fragility, and cancer.
Given its widespread physiological roles and potential impact on aging-related pathologies, Mg status deserves careful attention, particularly in older adults. Dietary Mg intake and/or supplementation—including Mg-rich water sources—should be considered in the prevention or correction of Mg deficits.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research, reviews, and meta-analyses encompassing in vitro, animal, and human in vivo studies. Submissions addressing genetic, epigenetic, and metabolic aspects of Mg, as well as public health strategies for Mg fortification, are strongly encouraged. Our goal is to advance the understanding of how Mg may contribute to health optimization.
Prof. Dr. Mario Barbagallo
Prof. Dr. Ligia J. Domínguez
Prof. Dr. Nicola Veronese
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magnesium
- health
- nutrition
- diabetes
- hypertension
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