Lack of adequate magnesium intake linked to coronary artery disease

02/05/05 According to a study, lack of adequate magnesium intake in diet could increase risks of developing coronary artery disease. The study concluded that consumption of dietary magnesium was inversely related to coronary artery calcium levels.

Coronary artery calcium is considered an indicator of the blocked-artery disease known as atherosclerosis.

The study was performed by researchers from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago.