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July 2013 PMID 23719551

Circulating and dietary magnesium and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.

Liana C Del Gobbo, Fumiaki Imamura, Jason H Y Wu, Marcia C de Oliveira Otto, Stephanie E Chiuve, Dariush Mozaffarian

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced reaction, with some posts highlighting the potential health benefits of magnesium, such as reducing cardiovascular disease risks, while others criticize the lack of clarity around dietary magnesium effects. Words like 'importance,' 'potential,' and 'skepticism' illustrate a cautious yet engaged view, pointing to a recognition of the study's relevance and the need for further investigation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, especially regarding magnesium's potential role in reducing cardiovascular risks, though some express skepticism about the strength of the evidence.

InterestModerate interest

Posts display moderate interest, with commentators referencing the relevance to health and mentioning the importance of further research, rather than expressing high enthusiasm.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively analyze the study methodology, citing specific statistics like ‘a 30% risk reduction with increased magnesium levels’ and discussing implications critically.

ImpactModerate impact

The tone suggests that these discussions could influence perspectives on dietary and circulating magnesium, indicating a moderate potential for influence on health considerations or future research directions.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether levels of circulating and dietary magnesium influence the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), and fatal IHD, finding that higher circulating magnesium is linked to a lower risk of these conditions.
  • The study showed that for every 0.2 mmol/L increase in circulating magnesium, the risk of CVD decreased by about 30%, and the risk of IHD also trended lower, though dietary magnesium's effect was less clear, with a significant reduction in IHD risk observed with higher intake up to a certain threshold.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that maintaining adequate magnesium levels may help reduce the risk of CVD and IHD, highlighting the importance of further clinical trials to explore magnesium's potential protective role.]
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マグネシウムは300以上もの酵素の働きに関わっている https://t.co/bgPV2cUWYD 2013年のメタ分析 特にマグネシウム不足は心臓や血管へのダメージが大きいみたい https://t.co/pAKy1dyRDi マーストリヒト大学の実験 51名の男女を対象にした 参加者の年齢は45〜70才でBMIが25〜35ぐらいの人を選んだ 皆

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tokatti
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マグネシウムは300以上もの酵素の働きに関わっている https://t.co/bgPV2cUWYD 2013年のメタ分析 特にマグネシウム不足は心臓や血管へのダメージが大きいみたい https://t.co/pAKy1dyRDi マーストリヒト大学の実験 51名の男女を対象にした 参加者の年齢は45〜70才でBMIが25〜35ぐらいの人を選んだ 皆

Aug 21, 2021 · 1 like · 178 followers View post →