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Magnesium Intake and Diabetes

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Men, 33% lower risk

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Magnesium Intake and Diabetes

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Low

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High

Women, 34% lower risk

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Foods High in MagnesiumFood (mg)

Wheat germ, toasted 1 oz 90

Almonds, 1 oz 86

Cereal, shredded wheat, 2 biscuits 80

Pumpkin seeds, ½ oz 75

Cashews, 1 oz 73

Spinach, ½ cup cooked 65

Soy beans, ½ cup cooked 54

Vegetarian baked beans, ½ cup 40

Avocado, Californian, ½ 35

Banana, 1 medium 33

JAMA 291:1056-7, Mar 3, 2004 * RDA 310-420 mg/day