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The Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Profiles in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Biological trace element research
March 1, 2024
Shabnam Shahmoradi et al. (6 authors)
Randomized Controlled TrialJournal ArticleHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to assess the effects of magnesium supplements on anthropometric, clinical, and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS.

Results Summary

Magnesium supplementation significantly reduced serum insulin levels and insulin resistance, improved lipid profiles (lowered total cholesterol and LDL, increased HDL), and reduced fasting blood sugar, but did not affect anthropometric parameters or blood pressure.

Population

Women aged 15-35 years with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Effective Dosage

250 mg/day of magnesium oxide.

Duration

2 months.

Interactions

None mentioned.

Extracted Claims (13)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months)
decrease
serum insulin level
women aged 15-35 years with PCOS
-
A significant reduction
#1
magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months)
decrease
insulin resistance
women aged 15-35 years with PCOS
-
A significant reduction
#2
magnesium supplements
decrease
total cholesterol
patients with PCO
-
lead to lowering
#3
magnesium supplements
decrease
low-density lipoprotein
patients with PCO
-
lead to lowering
#4
magnesium supplements
decrease
fasting blood sugar
patients with PCO
-
lead to lowering
#5
magnesium supplements
increase
level of high-density lipoprotein
patients with PCO
-
increasing
#6
magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months)
no change
anthropometric parameters
women aged 15-35 years with PCOS
-
could not find any significant difference
#7
magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months)
no change
mean systolic blood pressure
women aged 15-35 years with PCOS
-
could not find any significant difference
#8
magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months)
no change
mean diastolic blood pressure
women aged 15-35 years with PCOS
-
could not find any significant difference
#9
magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months)
no change
rate of oligomenorrhea
women aged 15-35 years with PCOS
-
no different across the two groups
#10
magnesium supplements
increase
metabolic status
patients with PCO
-
can greatly improve
#11
magnesium supplements
decrease
insulin resistance
patients with PCO
-
improving
#12
magnesium supplements
neutral
level of lipid profile
patients with PCO
-
modulating
#13
Abstract

Due to the definitive known effect of magnesium on insulin resistance and the fact that insulin resistance is a main etiology in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), it is assumed the use of magnesium supplements can improve insulin resistance, lipid profiles, and glucose and thus may also play a role in improving the clinical condition of patients with PCOS. We aimed to assess the effects of magnesium supplements on anthropometric, clinical, and metabolic parameters in women suffering from PCOS. This triple-blind randomized clinical trial study was conducted on women aged 15-35 years with PCOS. The patients were randomly assigned to receive a magnesium oxide supplement (250 mg/day for 2 months) or a placebo. The study parameters were evaluated and compared between two groups before as well as 2 months and 5 months after the initial assessment. In total, 40 cases (20 in each group) were recruited in the study. A significant reduction in the serum insulin level (P-value = 0.036) and insulin resistance (p-value = 0.032) was observed in the case group. Prescribing magnesium supplements could also lead to lowering total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and fasting blood sugar along with increasing the level of high-density lipoprotein. We could not find any significant difference in anthropometric parameters as well as the mean systolic and diastolic blood pressures before and after intervention between the two groups. Although the rate of oligomenorrhea significantly decreased in the two study groups, it was no different across the two groups before and also after the intervention. The use of magnesium supplements in patients with PCO, regardless of the etiology or progression of the disease, can greatly improve the metabolic status of these patients by improving insulin resistance and modulating the level of lipid profile.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
FemaleHumansBlood GlucoseDietary SupplementsDouble-Blind MethodInsulinInsulin ResistanceLipidsMagnesiumMetabolomePolycystic Ovary SyndromeAdolescentYoung AdultAdult
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Quality Scores
Safety85
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations9
Citations/Year9.0
Relative Citation Ratio4.39
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.95
Weight Score2.99
Normalized Score0.80
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