Next on the list of 'must have' nutrients for the heart is magnesium. Magnesium can be found in sunflower/pumpkin seeds, raw nuts, spinach & beans (incidentally, all foods that are very good for you).This study from the George Washington University Medical Center found that low levels of magnesium lead to inflammation & oxidative stress that ultimately damage the heart and blood vessels.
This is particularly relevant because Americans have notoriously low levels of magnesium
This was brought to our attention over 20 years ago in this study, where researchers called it, "the most underdiagnosed electrolyte deficiency in current medical practice."More recently, a 2005 study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that nearly 70% of Americans don't consume enough magnesium. This was found to raise inflammatory markers that play a role in heart disease.
Low magnesium may also have a role in the development of metabolic syndrome, another variable that promotes heart disease.
If you have heart disease, pay attention to your magnesium levels.
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