Magnesium, Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Disease
Man Liu, Samuel C. Dudley
Abstract
Hypomagnesemia is commonly observed in heart failure, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Low serum magnesium (Mg) is a predictor for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality and treating Mg deficiency may help prevent cardiovascular disease. In this review, we discuss the possible mechanisms by which Mg deficiency plays detrimental roles in cardiovascular diseases and review the results of clinical trials of Mg supplementation for heart failure, arrhythmias and other cardiovascular diseases.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHeart failureHypomagnesemiaDiseaseMagnesium deficiency (plants)Oxidative stressDiabetes mellitusInflammationInternal medicineClinical trialCardiologyIntensive care medicineMagnesiumEndocrinologyMaterials scienceMetallurgyMagnesium in Health and DiseasePlant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects