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Feb 24, 2025 IST 10:26:53

Magnesium may protect you from kidney stones and chronic diseases

We’ve always treated hydration like a religion, sodium like a scandal, and calcium like a celebrity. But magnesium? Poor thing barely gets a nod. It’s the wallflower of the wellness world—overlooked, underrated, and underappreciated.

Yet science is now politely clearing its throat to let us know: magnesium might just be the MVP your kidneys have been quietly praying for.

According to a new study published in ScienceDirect, higher magnesium intake is linked to a lower risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney stones. Surprised? You’re not alone. Apparently, magnesium does everything from calming blood pressure tantrums to regulating electrolytes and stopping kidney stones in their painful little tracks. It’s the all-rounder we didn’t know we needed.

The irony? While magnesium’s doing all this heavy lifting, we’re still busy blaming dehydration for every kidney hiccup.

So, what’s the verdict? Start falling in love with leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains—and maybe hold off on supplements unless your doctor says otherwise. Because too much magnesium in a compromised kidney? That’s like handing a toddler a double espresso with extra sugar. Chaos.

Moral of the story: Give magnesium the spotlight. Your kidneys are already cheering—silently, of course.
**This news was published on Times on Inida on 25th July, 2025.

 

 

 

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