Magnesium May Improve African Americans' Health
 (San Diego, Reuters Health, 10/21/02)

After reviewing more than 100 studies on magnesium deficiency, Dr. Chester Fox of the University of Buffalo concluded that deficiency of this mineral is more common among African Americans than among other ethnic groups. Since low levels of magnesium have been associated with insulin resistance, high blood pressure and diabetes -- all of which are prevalent in the African American community-- Dr. Fox recommends that African Americans consider the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet which is high in magnesium, calcium and potassium and low in sodium.