Magnesium Sulfate and Gum Disease

Gum disease causes swelling and bleeding in the gums. It may also eventually lead to receding gums and loss of teeth. Magnesium sulfate is one of the nutrients that may help in the fight against periodontitis.

Benefits

• A Journal of Dental Research study of over 4,000 participants recorded fewer problems with teeth in those with gum disease who were taking magnesium.

Nutrition

• Supplementing your diet with minerals can help prevent bone loss around gums that occurs with gum disease. Magnesium is one of the important minerals that protect bones.

Supplements

• There are a number of ways to take magnesium sulfate to help your body fight gum disease. It is available as a supplement in pill, as an enema, and in intravenous form.

Considerations

• As with any supplement, allergic reaction is possible with magnesium sulfate. It is also not recommended for pregnant women. Consult your healthcare provider before taking magnesium sulfate.

Interesting Fact

• Magnesium sulfate is the main ingredient in Epsom salts, which is used in bath water to ease muscle aches or ingested as a laxative.