Magnesium supplementation and cardiac autonomic function: a randomized controlled trial
Wannamethee SG, Papacosta O, Lennon L, Whincup PH
Published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized controlled evaluation of magnesium status and supplementation on heart rate variability and autonomic indices in older adults.
Key Findings
Higher magnesium status was associated with greater vagally mediated heart rate variability, with modest improvement after supplementation.
Conclusions
Magnesium repletion supports parasympathetic autonomic balance.
Limitations
Small supplementation effect; observational component confounded.
Supplements Studied
Higher magnesium status was associated with greater vagally mediated heart rate variability
Outcomes Measured
Higher magnesium status was associated with greater vagally mediated heart rate variability
Higher magnesium status was associated with greater vagally mediated heart rate variability, with modest improvement after supplementation.
Study Details
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