nanoatzin OP t1_iqpqezc wrote on October 2, 2022 at 5:06 AM

Reply to comment by dylsekctic in As for magnesium levels, both those in the high and the low group were significantly more likely to develop dementia compared with those in the middle group. by nanoatzin

It seems that we spend quite a bit of effort on disease treatment after it’s too late to prevent, but we spend almost zero effort on actual prevention because disease is more profitable.

> It is currently estimated that 60% of adults do not achieve the average dietary intake (ADI) and 45% of Americans are magnesium deficient, a condition associated with disease states like hypertension, diabetes, and neurological disorders, to name a few.

> However, despite this mineral’s importance, it is poorly understood from several standpoints, not the least of which is its unique mechanism of absorption and sensitive compartmental handling in the body, making the determination of magnesium status difficult.

dylsekctic t1_iqqal2i wrote on October 2, 2022 at 9:22 AM

I'm not American

nanoatzin OP t1_iqqcdnm wrote on October 2, 2022 at 9:46 AM

There is nothing special about the US.

> A global deficiency of nutrition education in physician training: the low hanging fruit in medicine remains on the vine

dylsekctic t1_iqqcn35 wrote on October 2, 2022 at 9:49 AM

Most countries at least in my part of the world, have quite a lot of focus on preventative healthcare. Perhaps because we have a universal healthcare system that isn't driven by profits.