Magnesium reduces mortality in HFpEFPropensity score matched cohort study on magnesium supplementation and mortality in critically ill patients with HFpEF.
High relevance to heart health
We explored how magnesium supplementation might influence mortality rates in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The study involved nearly 2,000 patients, with careful matching to ensure a fair comparison between those receiving magnesium and those who weren’t.
Interestingly, we found that magnesium intake was linked to a significant reduction in 28-day mortality rates. This effect was most notable in older adults, women, and patients with high blood pressure. Despite these positive findings, magnesium treatment did lead to longer hospital and ICU stays.
Overall, magnesium shows promise as a supportive treatment for HFpEF, but further investigation is necessary to better understand its benefits and implications.
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Magnesium levels and heart disease mortalityUpper normal serum magnesium is associated with a reduction in incident death from fatal heart failure, coronary heart disease and stroke in non-dialysis patients with CKD stages 4 and 5.
High relevance for cardiovascular research
We examined the link between serum magnesium levels and the risk of death from heart failure, coronary heart disease, and stroke in patients with chronic kidney disease who don’t require dialysis. Over a decade, we followed 1,271 patients, noting that those with higher magnesium levels experienced significantly lower mortality rates from these conditions.
This suggests that maintaining adequate magnesium levels may help improve health outcomes for individuals with advanced kidney issues and an increased risk of cardiovascular problems.
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Magnesium intake impacts heart disease riskAssociation of magnesium intake with predicted atherosclerotic lesions and cardiovascular risk in young adults based on PDAY score: a cross-sectional study.
Moderate relevance for heart health.
We explored the link between magnesium intake and heart disease risk in young adults, using a comprehensive study of U.S. adults aged 20 to 34. This cross-sectional research analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, examining dietary habits and various cardiovascular factors.
Our findings suggest that higher magnesium intake is associated with a lower risk of future cardiovascular issues and non-HDL cholesterol problems. This suggests that including magnesium-rich foods in our diets could promote heart health early in life.
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Magnesium and potassium reduce BPMagnesium and Potassium Supplementation for Systolic Blood Pressure Reduction in the General Normotensive Population: A Systematic Review and Subgroup Meta-Analysis for Optimal Dosage and Treatment Length.
Moderately relevant findings
We analyzed several clinical trials to examine how magnesium and potassium affect systolic blood pressure (SBP) in healthy individuals. Our findings showed that magnesium significantly reduced SBP, especially at lower doses (up to 360 mg/day) and longer treatment periods of over three months. Potassium also played a role but was effective at higher doses and shorter durations.
However, both supplements showed promise in lowering SBP but did not seem to drastically change heart disease risk directly. Further studies will help confirm our results and refine dosage recommendations for better health outcomes.
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We explored how the serum calcium-magnesium ratio impacts outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) by analyzing data from 1,775 individuals who underwent coronary procedures over five years.
By categorizing patients based on their calcium-magnesium levels at admission, we discovered that a higher calcium-to-magnesium ratio correlated with worse outcomes.
Our findings suggest that monitoring this ratio could help predict the prognosis for those dealing with ACS, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a balanced mineral intake for heart health.
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