Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Chest Pain
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Magnesium has scientific support for its use in certain types of chest pain, particularly those associated with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) and certain arrhythmias, but its use is not universal across all forms of chest pain. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in cardiovascular health, including vascular tone, heart rhythm, and platelet function. Clinical studies, including randomized controlled trials, have explored intravenous magnesium sulfate as an adjunctive treatment in acute myocardial infarction. Meta-analyses have shown that while early studies suggested a reduction in mortality, more recent large-scale trials (such as ISIS-4 and MAGIC) have provided mixed results, leading to uncertainty about routine use in this setting. The American Heart Association and other major guidelines do not recommend magnesium for all patients with chest pain or heart attack, but it may be considered in those with documented hypomagnesemia or certain arrhythmias (such as torsades de pointes) that can present as chest discomfort or palpitations. Additionally, magnesium can relieve coronary artery spasm, which may help in variant (Prinzmetal’s) angina, though evidence is limited. In summary, while there is scientific rationale and some clinical evidence for magnesium’s use in specific cardiac contexts, its role in the general management of chest pain is limited and not broadly endorsed by guidelines.
Other ingredients used for Chest Pain
AconiteAdrenergic amines
Aerva lanata
Ajuga
Allspice
alpinia galangal
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
anamu
Arani
Ardisia
Arisaema
ash
avens
balsam
Barleria
basil
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
betel
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
bitter grass
black galingale
blackboard tree
Bombax
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
borneol
Butea monosperma
Caesalpinia crista
cajuput
capillary artemisia
Chinese raisintree
citron
Clerodendrum trichotomum
clove
commiphora
cowherb
Dianthus
essential oil blend
Euphorbia
Eupolyphaga sinensis
European five-finger grass
Ficus simplicissima
fish oil
garlic bulb
giant blazingstar
ginger
Glechoma hederacea
Gnaphalium
hawthorn
heal-all
Helicteres isora
herbal blend (proprietary)
Higenamine
honey
Horsemint
Huang hua
Indian fagonia
inula racemosa
joe-pye
labrador tea
Lebbek
ligustilides
Ligustrazin
little ironweed
lodhtree
long pepper
luffa
magnesium
mallow
marigold
Menthol oil
Mugwort
Nardostachys
Nutmeg
Onosma bracteatum
Ophiopogon
Osha
Oxystelma
Patrinia
paw paw
pear
Pepper
Petiveria
Peucedanum
pistacia integerrima gall
plantain
pomegranate
poppy
Portulaca
prepared aconite tuber
Quisqualis
rhizome
rosemary
Sagebrush
scrophularia root
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
Sickle-leaf hare's ear
Sicklepod
siler root
Smartweed
Solanaceae
Solanum indicum
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Stereospermum
Szechuan lovage
Terpenoids
Thaumatococcus daniellii
thyme
Trichosanthes
Tulbaghia
turmeric
Violet
Wulinshen
xanthium (cockleburs)
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by magnesium
Addictions (drugs)Addictions (general remedies for)
Aging (prevention)
Alcoholism
Alkalosis
Alzheimer's Disease
Angina
Anorexia
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Bipolar Mood Disorder
Birth Control (countering side effects)
Body Building
Body Odor
Boils
Broken Bones
Bronchitis
Bulimia
Calcium Deficiency
Calcium Deposits
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Cardiac Arrest
Cardiovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Colon (atonic)
Dysmenorrhea
Emotional Sensitivity
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Epilepsy
Exercise
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Headache (cluster)
Headache (tension)
Hearing Loss
Heart (weakness)
Mental Illness
Migraine
Mood Swings
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Neurosis
Numbness
Osteoporosis
Oxygen Deficiency
Pain (general remedies for)
Paralysis
Pets (supplements for)
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Progesterone (low)
Psoriasis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhinitis
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seizures
Senility
Shock
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin Care (general)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Stress
Sugar Cravings
Surgery (healing from)
Surgery (preparation for)
Tachycardia
Tension
Testosterone (low)
Tetanus
Thinking (cloudy)
Tics
Tinnitus
TMJ
Tooth Decay
Toxemia
Triglycerides (high)
Twitching
Wasting
Wheezing
Worry
Wounds and Sores
Adrenal Fatigue
Abscesses
Allergies (respiratory)
Abdominal Pain
Acid Indigestion
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Constipation (adults)
Convulsions
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Depression
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Gastritis
Headache (general)
Heart Fibrillation or Palpitations
Hypertension
Insomnia
Products containing magnesium
Nature's Sunshine CleanStart Mild
Nature's Sunshine Adrenal Support
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine AnxiousLess
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Cellular Energy
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Fibralgia
Nature's Sunshine Free Amino Acids
Nature's Sunshine Gentle Move
Nature's Sunshine Glandular System
Nature's Sunshine Heavy Metal Detox
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium Complex
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine Mind-Max
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Prenatal
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets To-Go Packs
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Sunshine Heroes Whole Food Papayazyme
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Urinary Maintenance
Nature's Sunshine Urinary System
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
