2021
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-140035/v1
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Dietary Magnesium Intake and its Association with Leukocyte Telomere Length in US Middle-aged and Elderly Adults

Abstract: Background: Magnesium supplementation may extend the life span; however, the biological mechanism is still unknown. Leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is a marker of cell aging and biological health in humans. Data concerning whether magnesium supplementation can maintain telomere length, thus prolonging life are limited.Purpose: To investigate the association between dietary magnesium intake and LTL in US middle-aged and elderly adults. Methods: A total of 4039 US adults aged ≥45 years from National Health and N… Show more

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