How do you know if your low on magnesium?
Magnesium is important for maintaining a
healthy heartbeat. It naturally competes with calcium, which is essential for
generating heart contractions. When calcium enters your heart muscle cells, it
stimulates the muscle fibers to contract. Magnesium counters this effect,
helping these cells relax. This movement of calcium and magnesium across your
heart cells maintains a healthy heartbeat. When your magnesium levels are low,
calcium may overstimulate your heart muscle cells. One common symptom of this
is a rapid and/or irregular heartbeat, which may be life-threatening. What’s
more, the sodium-potassium pump, an enzyme that generates electrical impulses,
requires magnesium for proper function. Certain electrical impulses can affect
your heartbeat.
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