Nutritional factors including vitamin D, magnesium and others may influence the risk and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new data published the July issue of The American Journal of the Medical Sciences (AJMS).
As reported by Newswise, several recent studies have identified low vitamin D levels as a common problem with many adverse health effects, including increased rates of cardiovascular disease. People with vitamin D deficiency are at increased risk of high blood pressure, heart failure and ischemic heart disease. In patients who already have heart disease, low vitamin D may increase the risk of high blood pressure or sudden death.
The authors also discuss ways to recognize nutritional imbalance and suggest a "polynutrient supplement" including calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and vitamins D, B12 and B1 might play a role in heart failure management.
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Newswise: 'Provocative' New Evidence Links Vitamin D And Other Nutrients To Heart Disease
