Stress and magnesium deficiency are widespread problems in the general population. It’s a vicious cycle that increases the risk of fatigue, headaches, constipation, nervousness, insomnia, infections, depression, metabolic syndrome, and a number of physical and mental diseases. In a review article that is published in Nutrients, the authors look closer at magnesium’s key role in the body’s physiological stress response. They also address the fact that stress increases the need for magnesium. Moreover, nutrient-depleted soil, unhealthy diets, too much coffee, alcohol, and calcium plus certain types of medicine, intensive sport, menopause, and ageing increase the need for magnesium even more.
Folic acid supplements reduce the risk of glaucoma
Using data from two large previous studies, a group of American researchers were able to show that a high intake of the B vitamin folic acid appears to reduce the risk of developing a specific type of the eye disease glaucoma. Scientists believe it is done by lowering blood levels of homocysteine.
In fact, folic acid from dietary supplements was more effective in reducing the risk of glaucoma than folic acid from the diet. It may be due to the oddity that the form of folic acid we get from supplements is the better absorbable than folic acid from the diet.
According to a study from Ohio State University, Columbus, USA, people suffering from dry eyes may find relief by consuming more oily fish or taking a fish oil supplement.
Mice that are genetically predisposed to glaucoma may avoid the eye disease if 
Cataracts is a common cause of impaired vision, especially among the elderly. However, a new study of twins and the impact of genetic and environmental factors shows that higher intake of 
“Taking capsules with co-enzyme Q10 has freed me of the severe side effects of my cholesterol lowering medicine,” Mrs Franken explains.