The Glycemic Index is a value assigned to foods based on how quickly those foods cause increases in blood glucose levels and how high they spike. Foods that are low on the glycemic index (GI) scale tend to release glucose slowly and steadily. Foods that are high on the glycemic index release glucose rapidly.

Magnesium has demonstrated the ability to reduce insulin resistance. It plays many crucial roles in the body, such as supporting muscle and nerve function and aiding in energy production. Adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism not only of vitamin D but also calcium.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines metabolic syndrome as “a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems.” Metabolic syndrome is also called insulin resistance syndrome. More than 30% of adults in the United States meet the diagnosis criteria for metabolic syndrome. A quarter of the world population is estimated to have metabolic syndrome.