Nearly 50% of U.S. Adults Fall Short on Magnesium, Raising Heart Rhythm Risks

2 articles · Updated · The Times of India · May 23

Nearly half of U.S. adults consume less than the recommended amount of magnesium, a shortfall tied to heart rhythm problems, fatigue, muscle cramps, anxiety and poor sleep.
Journal of the American Heart Association research said magnesium deficiency can cause reversible diastolic cardiomyopathy, while Harvard Health says low levels can trigger abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation.
Low magnesium also can raise blood pressure and disrupt nerve and muscle signaling, leading to twitching, night cramps, numbness and tingling as deficiency worsens.
Doctors can check magnesium with a blood test, though symptoms may appear before lab levels look clearly low; food sources include spinach, almonds and pumpkin seeds, and supplements should be taken only with medical guidance.

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