<p>Discover the importance of the most neglected nutrient: magnesium! Magnesium can aid in heart attack prevention, support heart health, and improve your overall well-being. Learn more about magnesium deficiency symptoms and why magnesium is vital for cardiovascular health.</p> <p><br></p> <p>DATA:</p> <p><a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.111.061770" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/... </a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Today I want to share some lesser-known heart health tips and how magnesium may help lower heart attack risk.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Common heart problems such as plaquing, blood clots, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension are all related to magnesium deficiency. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Testing for magnesium deficiency is almost impossible because only 1% is in the blood. The majority of magnesium is inside the cells.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Heart medications such as calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, Warfarin, and medications used to treat high blood pressure work using mechanisms similar to magnesium. Magnesium acts as a natural calcium channel blocker and helps regulate calcium, lower blood pressure, lower adrenaline, and relax the muscles. </p> <p><br></p> <p>People deficient in magnesium often feel tired, especially after exercise. They may also experience migraine headaches. Without enough magnesium, vitamin D cannot work. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Alcohol, refined sugar, starches, genetics, stress, low stomach acid, drugs, and antibiotics can interfere with the absorption of magnesium. Consuming ultra-processed foods increases your demand for magnesium and could cause you to become deficient.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Many sources of magnesium, like spinach, almonds, and chocolate, are high in oxalates. Magnesium glycinate is a great choice for people looking to get more magnesium. </p>