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World J Psychiatry. Sep 19, 2022; 12(9): 1261-1263
Published online Sep 19, 2022. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v12.i9.1261
Magnesium may be an effective therapy for Alzheimer’s disease
Dao-Yun Lei, Jie Sun
Dao-Yun Lei, Jie Sun, Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Lei DY and Sun J contributed to the conception of the research; Lei DY and Sun J wrote the letter and contributed to the revision of the letter; all authors approved the final manuscript for submission.
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Corresponding author: Jie Sun, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Research Scientist, Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongda Hospital Southeast University, No. 87 Dingjiaqiao, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China. dgsunjie@hotmail.com
Received: May 10, 2022
Peer-review started: May 10, 2022
First decision: June 11, 2022
Revised: June 13, 2022
Accepted: September 1, 2022
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Published online: September 19, 2022
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Abstract

Magnesium deficiency in serum or the brain of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients has been shown to be associated with AD. Current research suggests that supplementing or restoring magnesium may be a novel approach to AD treatment. However, the physiological properties of magnesium make such treatment difficult. It is undeniable that magnesium may be an effective therapy for AD.

Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; Magnesium; Therapy; Deficiency

Core Tip: Magnesium deficiency in serum or the brain of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients has been shown to be associated with AD. However, the physiological properties of magnesium make such treatment difficult. Undeniably, magnesium may be an effective therapy for AD.