Review Article
Magnesium and Human Health: Perspectives and Research Directions
Table 9
Magnesium effects on the cardiovascular system.
| Improvement in endothelial function. | Induction of direct and indirect vasodilation. | Improvement in blood pressure. | Beneficial effects on arrhythmias, inflammatory reactions, and platelet aggregation. | Potential effect in improving exercise tolerance in patients with stable coronary artery disease. | Improvement of insulin homeostasis and lipid metabolism. | Reduces platelets activation and thrombosis. | Reduces cellular ischemic injury by reducing calcium overload in coronary arteries. |
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