This 2002 review by Dr. Alan R. Gaby discusses the clinical application of the “Myers’ cocktail,” an intravenous vitamin and mineral formula originally developed by Dr. John Myers. The modified cocktail typically includes magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C. Over an 11-year period, approximately 15,000 injections were administered to
This in vitro study review investigates how the structural properties of pectin—a plant-derived polysaccharide—affect its interactions with divalent cations like calcium and zinc. Key factors influencing binding include pectin’s degree of methylesterification, molecular weight, and the distribution of galacturonic acid units, along with environmental variables such as pH and cation
This 2014 review article explores the roles of essential elements—zinc, magnesium, lithium, iron, calcium, and chromium—in the development and treatment of depression and anxiety. It highlights evidence from preclinical and clinical studies linking deficiencies in these elements to mood disorders and notes that supplementation may improve the efficacy of antidepressants
This article is a review of the relationship between vitamin D, calcium, and cardiovascular risk, based on observational studies and supplementation trials. It suggests that vitamin D deficiency may increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, while calcium from food sources could reduce it. However, calcium supplementation might increase CVD risk, particularly
