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  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in numerous enzymatic reactions.
  • It plays a critical role in maintaining vascular, metabolic, and electrical homeostasis.
  • Magnesium influences oxidative stress and inflammatory processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significance of magnesium in cardiovascular health.
  • To investigate the association between magnesium levels and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
  • To assess the potential of magnesium monitoring and supplementation in CVD management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on magnesium's role in physiological processes.
  • Analysis of studies correlating magnesium levels with cardiovascular conditions.
  • Evaluation of the impact of magnesium deficiency and supplementation on CVD risk factors.

Main Results:

  • Low magnesium levels are associated with increased risk of arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, stroke, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
  • Magnesium deficiency is implicated as a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  • Serum magnesium monitoring may aid in identifying cardiovascular risks.

Conclusions:

  • Magnesium is crucial for maintaining cardiovascular homeostasis and mitigating CVD risk.
  • Monitoring serum magnesium levels can help identify individuals at risk for cardiovascular problems.
  • Magnesium supplementation presents a potential therapeutic avenue for managing cardiovascular diseases.