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Title: Magnesium and Liver Metabolism Through the Lifespan
Authors: Bravo, Miren
Simon, Jorge
-Recio, Irene Gonzalez
Martinez-Cruz, Luis Alfonso
-Usandizaga, Naroa Goikoetxea
-Chantar, María Luz Martínez
Keywords: magnesium,
embryogenesis,
liver regeneration,
liver disease,
aging,
hypomagnesemia,
nutritional intake
Issue Date: 18-May-2023
Publisher: Advances in Nutrition
Abstract: ABSTRACT Within the organism, the liver is the main organ responsible for metabolic homeostasis and xenobiotic transformation. To maintain an adequate liver weight-to-bodyweight ratio, this organ has an extraordinary regenerative capacity and is able to respond to an acute insult or partial hepatectomy. Maintenance of hepatic homeostasis is crucial for the proper functioning of the liver, and in this context, adequate nutrition with macro- and micronutrient intake is mandatory. Among all known macro-minerals, magnesium has a key role in energy metabolism and in metabolic and signaling pathways that maintain liver function and physiology throughout its life span. In the present review, the cation is reported as a potential key molecule during embryogenesis, liver regeneration, and aging. The exact role of the cation during liver formation and regeneration is not fully understood due to its unclear role in the activation and inhibition of those processes, and further research in a developmental context is needed. As individuals age, they may develop hypomagnesemia, a condition that aggravates the characteristic alterations. Additionally, risk of developing liver pathologies increases with age, and hypomagnesemia may be a contributing factor. Therefore, magnesium loss must be prevented by adequate intake of magnesium-rich foods such as seeds, nuts, spinach, or rice to prevent age-related hepatic alterations and contribute to the maintenance of hepatic homeostasis. Since magnesium-rich sources include a variety of foods, a varied and balanced diet can meet both macronutrient and micronutrient needs. Keywords: magnesium, embryogenesis, liver regeneration, liver disease, aging, hypomagnesemia, nutritional intake
URI: http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6239
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