Why magnesium deficiency increases the risk of heart attack and arrhythmias.
Nearly 20 million people worldwide die from cardiovascular disease every year. According to the World Health Organization, it remains the leading cause of death globally, accounting for about one third of all deaths. In the vast majority of cases, the cause is a heart attack or stroke.
A worrying trend is that the age of those affected is gradually falling. A sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, poor diet, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular problems.
The good news is that many of these conditions can be prevented by controlling the main risk factors and maintaining the balance of essential micronutrients in the body. One of these is magnesium, a mineral that plays a key role in the proper function of the cardiovascular system.
To learn more about the connection between magnesium and heart health, we spoke with Prof. Dr Diana Trendafilova.
Prof. Dr Diana Trendafilova is a cardiologist and Head of the Cardiology Clinic at St Ekaterina University Hospital, Sofia. She is an established specialist in interventional cardiology, with specialist training in Italy, Belgium, France and Germany. Prof. Trendafilova is a leading specialist in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), with extensive experience in coronary, carotid and peripheral stenting, aortic endograft implantation, rotational atherectomy, stem-cell implantation and septal ablation.
Prof. Dr Diana Trendafilova, cwhat role does magnesium play in the cardiovascular system?
Magnesium is important for many processes in the body and is necessary for the normal function of the heart and cardiovascular system. It protects the heart's muscle tissue from damage and ensures the rhythmic, proper contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle.
This mineral participates in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including those regulating blood pressure, glycaemic control and lipid peroxidation. Magnesium plays an essential role in modulating vascular tone, endothelial cell function and myocardial excitability. These processes are central to the pathogenesis of a range of cardiovascular diseases, including arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias.
Magnesium deficiency may also lead to other symptoms, such as numbness, muscle cramps, seizures and migraine, highlighting its importance to health and the normal function of the entire body.
Why is it important to monitor magnesium levels?
Magnesium is a water-soluble mineral and cannot be stored in large quantities in the body. Excessive sweating or increased urination can lead to its rapid depletion.
Monitoring magnesium status is particularly important in patients with heart failure because commonly prescribed diuretics increase the excretion of magnesium and potassium.
Another reason is that modern foods often contain less magnesium because of refining and industrial processing. Some patients may therefore require additional magnesium intake to avoid the risk of deficiency.
How can we obtain the magnesium we need and protect ourselves against cardiovascular events?
Everyday stress, strain on the heart and even small dietary changes can lead to magnesium deficiency without immediate symptoms. The body often gives no clear warning of the deficiency, but over the long term it may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, muscle cramps and fluctuations in blood pressure. One reliable way of obtaining magnesium that I recommend isMagneforce 500 Depot+ B6 by ABOPharma.
The product contains natural magnesium from the Dead Sea and has a depot action lasting more than 24 hours.
The high dose of magnesium is combined with vitamin B6, which plays an essential role in the metabolism of amino acids and iron. It is also important for energy production and antibody formation. The combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
„Magneforce 500 Depot+ B6 provides the optimal effect needed for magnesium to fulfil its biological function through the synergistic action of magnesium and vitamin B6. The product's high magnesium dose supplies the required daily amount and helps prevent muscle cramps, cardiac rhythm disturbances, anxiety and disturbed sleep.
Magnesium may be taken over a prolonged period without adverse reactions, taking the patient's individual condition into account. It is particularly suitable for anyone with blood-pressure problems, as it helps regulate blood-pressure values.
In my practice, I often prescribeMagneforce 500 Depot + B6, as I am convinced both of its safety and of the therapeutic effect of combining magnesium with vitamin B6.
Can magnesium help with high blood pressure and a rapid pulse?
Magnesium is involved in processes that regulate vascular tone and heart rhythm. It helps relax the smooth muscle of blood vessels, which may contribute to better blood-pressure regulation.
Magnesium deficiency is often associated with increased neuromuscular excitability, which may present as a rapid pulse, palpitations or increased tension in the body. Maintaining normal magnesium levels can support a stable heart rhythm and have a beneficial effect on vascular function. For this reason, patients with high blood pressure or a tendency towards a rapid pulse are often advised to monitor their magnesium status and, where necessary, take magnesium as part of an overall approach to cardiovascular health.
Caring for heart health requires consistency and attention to a range of factors – from lifestyle and diet to maintaining the balance of important minerals in the body. Timely prevention, regular check-ups and consultation with a specialist remain essential to reducing the risk of cardio-
vascular disease and maintaining a good quality of life.
