Magnesium
M
agnesium metabolism is very important to insulin sensitivity and blood pressure regulation. The observed associations
between magnesium metabolism, diabetes, and high blood pressure increase the likelihood that magnesium metabolism
may influence cardiovascular disease. Some observational surveys have associated higher blood levels of magnesium with
lower risk of coronary heart disease. In addition, some dietary surveys have suggested that a higher magnesium intake may
reduce the risk of having a stroke. There is also evidence that low body stores
of magnesium increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms, which may in-
crease the risk of complications after a heart attack. These studies sug-
gest that supplementing with magnesium may be beneficial to the
cardiovascular system.
Hawthorn
T
he berries, leaves, and flowers of this shrubby bush have
a long history as a heart tonic to treat irregular heart-
beat, high blood pressure, and chest pain. Hawthorn relaxes
blood vessels and improves central blood flow to the heart,
says Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the
American Botanical Council. The benefits are attributed to
proanthocyanidins in the plant, the same antioxidants found
in grapes.
A 2003 review of 13 clinical studies published in the Ameri-
can Journal of Medicine showed that hawthorn also provides a sig-
nificant benefit as an adjunct treatment for patients with congestive
heart failure.
L-Carnitine
C
arnitine is a nutrient that helps the
body turn fat into energy. It is pro-
duced by the body in the liver and kid-
neys and stored in the skeletal muscles,
heart, brain, and sperm.
Usually, the body can make all the
carnitine it needs. Some people, how-
ever, may be deficient in carnitine for
a variety of reasons, such as angina or
intermittent claudication. Some medica-
tions can also cause insufficient carni-
tine in the body. L-carnitine has been
used for a variety of conditions, includ-
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