Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Angina

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Magnesium has some scientific validation for use in supporting angina, though the evidence is limited and not robust. Magnesium plays a critical role in cardiovascular health, including regulation of vascular tone, cardiac excitability, and myocardial contraction. Low magnesium levels have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including angina and arrhythmias. Some clinical studies suggest that intravenous magnesium may be beneficial in acute settings, such as during acute myocardial infarction, but the evidence for magnesium supplementation specifically for chronic stable angina is less clear.

Several small clinical trials and observational studies have indicated that magnesium supplementation may improve exercise tolerance and reduce the frequency of angina attacks in patients with coronary artery disease. Proposed mechanisms include vasodilation of coronary arteries, prevention of coronary artery spasm, and improvement of endothelial function. However, large, high-quality randomized controlled trials are lacking, and meta-analyses conclude that while magnesium is important for overall heart health, its direct role in angina management remains uncertain.

Magnesium is not a first-line therapy for angina, and its use is generally considered as supportive, particularly in cases where deficiency is suspected. Clinical guidelines do not routinely recommend magnesium for angina except in cases of documented hypomagnesemia. Therefore, while there is a scientific rationale and some preliminary evidence, the overall strength of the evidence is modest (rated 2/5).

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