Magnesium’s Potential in Cardiometabolic Health

"...Of the participants, 2,690 died as a result of cardiovascular disease. The researchers’ analysis revealed that dietary magnesium intake was inversely correlated with mortality from conditions including hemorrhagic stroke in men and ischemic strokes, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, and overall cardiovascular disease in women....

....Investigating the importance of magnesium for optimal endothelial function has been the focus of Jeanette Maier’s research at the University of Milan in Italy. In a study published in Clinical Science in 2012, Maier and colleagues evaluated whether low magnesium concentrations directly affect endothelial behavior, with the purpose of determining the implications of magnesium insufficiency for the development of atherosclerosis.....

....Previous research has also demonstrated that low magnesium status impairs the synthesis of nitric oxide, affects the release of intracellular calcium, and impacts the metabolism of low-density lipoproteins, while inhibiting the normal proliferation of endothelial cells. These effects, along with the dramatic findings of Maier’s research team, highlight the significant potential role of magnesium in protecting against poor cardiovascular outcomes..."

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