What Mineral Deficiency Causes Osteoarthritis? A Deep Dive into Key Nutrients
                                
                                
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                                According to a 2025 study, a significant dose-response relationship was identified between a magnesium depletion score and the incidence and mortality of osteoarthritis. This highlights the critical, multi-faceted question: what mineral deficiency causes osteoarthritis or, more accurately, contributes to its development, progression, and symptom severity?