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Intentional musings of a unique Shelby Township Michigan Chiropractic Physician dedicated to helping people find solutions to improving their health by rooting out causes to chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, stubborn thyroid disorder symptoms, balance disorders, chronic knee & shoulder pain, migraines, sciatica, ADD/ADHD/ASD, back pain, peripheral neuropathy, gluten sensitivity and autoimmune disorders so they can Reclaim Their Life!

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An Important Overlooked Cardiovascular Lab Test Most Cardiologists Do Not Check (but Should)

Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Tue, Jul 11, 2023

Written by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP

For most people cholesterol has been considered the cardiovascular lab test to monitor to assess your risk of a cardiovascular event. However, increased cholesterol levels were found in less than 50% of all heart attack and stroke victims.

Researchers at the World Health Organization published a study which pointed to an overlooked risk factor that seemed to account for the other half.

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Topics: Cardiovascular, Prevention, coronary artery, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Testing, Fibrinogen

Low Magnesium Associated with Coronary Artery Calcification

Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Mon, Nov 02, 2020

Magnesium is probably the greatest predictor of all aspects of heart disease

Approximately more than 50% of Americans are deficient in this mineral. Magnesium plays a key role in more than 350 enzymes and is involved in virtually every metabolic process occurring in the body. 

Studies have suggested an association between low serum magnesium levels and cardiovascular disease. Low magnesium intake has also been associated with future risk of hypertension and stroke. Furthermore, numerous studies have shown that low serum magnesium is associated with vascular calcification, but there have been no studies examining a relationship to coronary artery calcification. 

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Topics: Magnesium, Nutritional Deficiency, coronary artery, Heart Health

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