Magnesium Reduces Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Women

Researchers at Harvard Medical School followed 88,375 women for 26 years, evaluating their magnesium intake, blood levels of magnesium, and the number of sudden cardiac deaths (heart attacks – often caused by arrhythmia).  Women with blood levels of magnesium¹ in the highest quartile had a 77% reduced risk of sudden cardiac death.

Magnesium is a fundamental mineral for health, involved in over 300 vital enzyme reactions needed to maintain health.  Many of these are related to cardiovascular health, including heart rhythm stability, blood pressure regulation, and inflammation reduction. 

There is no drug or combination of drugs that can claim a similar rate of reduced mortality for a sudden cardiac arrest.  Since magnesium is low in many diets and is used up by stress it is one of the most important nutrients in a basic supplement support program.