Magnesium may be an effective therapy for Alzheimer's disease.

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.