Low magnesium promotes endothelial cell dysfunction: implications for atherosclerosis, inflammation and thrombosis - "In conclusion, our results demonstrate a direct role of low magnesium in promoting endothelial dysfunction by generating a pro-inflammatory, pro-thrombotic and pro-atherogenic environment that could play a role in the pathogenesis cardiovascular disease." http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925443904000067 (full paper)