USO DO MAGNÉSIO EM PESSOAS COM PERDA DE MEMÓRIA

Abstract

Magnesium, the fourth most common mineral in the body, is important for a variety of vital processes including muscle contraction, bone formation, energy metabolism, mood and sleep regulation, and is a cofactor for the absorption of nutrients such as vitamin D. Magnesium is an essential mineral known to play an important role in various brain functions and affects cognitive functions such as memory, attention and learning. Magnesium may increase synaptic plasticity and synaptic density in the hippocampus (the area of ​​the brain where memories are stored), leading to improved learning and memory abilities, according to a study conducted by universities in the United States, Canada, China and Israel. We stress the importance of this article in addressing such a relevant topic, yet so little discussed. It is important to understand the absorption of magnesium in memory in order to establish clear guidelines for the optimal dose of use and duration of supplementation. This effort is crucial to providing solid scientific evidence and guiding clinical practice in the use of magnesium as a therapeutic intervention for amnesia. Therefore, the objective was to verify the importance and potential of magnesium as a palliative means in the treatment and prevention of the problems of people with memory impairment. The study is a research based on a qualitative and descriptive bibliographic survey, through books, informative articles and publications in scientific databases. Magnesium is a potent adjunct in the treatment and prevention of diseases that cause memory loss, but more research is needed to evaluate the supplement's effectiveness alone or in combination with other medications to determine its proper use to discuss the resulting results.