Calcium, Magnesium and Cardiovascular Health
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Calcium, Magnesium and Cardiovascular Health
When calcium is not deposited in bones, it must be placed elsewhere. While some may be excreted through the urine, much ends up in tissues where it does not belong. In the kidneys, it may form “stones.” In the arteries, it contributes to the plaques that cause atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. These plaques lead to high blood pressure, angina, strokes, and coronary heart disease. In the heart muscle itself, excess calcium may cause spasms that trigger heart attacks and sudden heart death. And, in the blood, it may lead to excess clotting factors that cause thromboses and embolisms. This does not mean that we should fear calcium, but that we should be certain to balance it with sufficient magnesium.
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