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.
Read MoreTopics: Cardiovascular, Prevention, coronary artery, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Testing, Fibrinogen
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.
Read MoreTopics: Magnesium, Nutritional Deficiency, coronary artery, Heart Health
