title: Magnesium and trace element intake after a lifestyle intervention.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Observational studies suggest that some trace elements and magnesium (Mg) improve glucose metabolism, markers of inflammation, and oxidative stress, but supplementation studies have yielded inconsistent results. Our objective was to evaluate whether a lifestyle intervention trial, aimed at reducing total and saturated fat and increasing fiber intake, can affect also the intake of selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), and Mg.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dietary intake of Se, Cr, Zn, Cu, and Mg was evaluated at baseline and at the end of a lifestyle intervention trial performed in 335 dysmetabolic adults.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At baseline, trace element and Mg intake in the intervention (n = 169) and control (n = 166) groups of the trial were not significantly different. The former significantly increased their intake of Se, Mg, and Cr, while the latter reduced the intake of Mg, Zn, and Cr. Between-group differences were significant for Mg, Cr, and Se.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Healthier lifestyle recommendations might improve the pattern of micronutrient and Mg intake, which might play an independent role in ameliorating some metabolic, inflammatory, and oxidative markers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. Electronic address: sbo@molinette.piemonte.it.
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bo
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Milanesio
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schiavone
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Paola
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Villois
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Marilena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Durazzo
authors.affiliation: Diabetic Clinic, Hospital of Asti, Asti, Italy.
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gentile
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cassader
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cavallo-Perin
mesh_terms: D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002149:Energy Intake; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008274:Magnesium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008659:Metabolic Diseases / Q000178:diet therapy; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D014131:Trace Elements; D008274:Magnesium