Article 76: Common Misconceptions about Calcium Supplementation, the Essential Importance of Magnesium to the Human Body, and the Increased Risk of Myocardial Infarction Due to Magnesium Deficiency

Some middle-aged and older people believe that they do not feel calcium deficiency and therefore do not need to.

Calcium supplementation.

They were unaware that the human body possesses an amazing ability to "resist calcium deficiency," when

When calcium intake is insufficient, the body's blood calcium homeostasis system will immediately increase a certain amount of calcium.

Parathyroid hormone, a hormone that dissolves bone calcium, helps to dissolve bone calcium and replenish blood calcium.

This automatic compensation process can be completed in an instant, bringing blood calcium levels to a certain level.

It is balanced and does not cause symptoms of calcium deficiency.

However, these people actually already have osteocalcemia.

If you eat too little, it can lead to osteoporosis and even fractures over time.

Supplementing calcium at this time

It's better to start taking calcium supplements earlier.

Some people believe that taking calcium supplements according to the instructions on the package insert is sufficient to achieve the desired results.

If the body receives the prescribed amount of calcium, it will not be calcium deficient.

This understanding is not

Yes.

Currently, many calcium supplements have significant defects, and it is important to follow the instructions carefully when taking calcium supplements.

It cannot reach the advertised calcium content.

Because calcium supplements confuse the content of calcium salts

The concepts of quantity and calcium content.

For example, calcium gluconate, each tablet contains 1 gram of calcium salt.

The calcium content in the tablets is only 0.09 grams; calcium lactate, 1 gram per tablet, contains only a small amount of calcium.

0.12 grams.

It is clear that relying solely on calcium supplements is insufficient to achieve the desired calcium intake; other methods are also necessary.

You should eat more calcium-rich foods.

In conclusion, calcium supplementation can be achieved through diet and medication, with diet being the best approach, especially...

Elderly individuals, in particular, should consume more calcium-rich foods and reduce their reliance on calcium supplements to avoid...

The drug caused side effects.

Magnesium is essential for human health.

Magnesium is one of the essential trace elements for the human body, and it plays a very important role in the body.

Important physiological functions.

Magnesium is closely related to health.

Magnesium has the effect of protecting the cardiovascular system and preventing coronary heart disease, hypertension, and other common diseases in middle-aged and elderly people.

See the effects of the disease.

The severity of heart disease is related to the magnesium content in the heart.

Inversely proportional.

Magnesium sulfate is commonly used in clinical practice as an adjunct therapy for angina pectoris.

Magnesium can also inhibit

Inhibiting cholesterol formation also plays a role in preventing and treating hypertension.

In addition, magnesium

It can enhance the body's immunity and anti-cancer ability, and can play a role in preventing malignant tumors.

The role of tumors.

Magnesium can also enhance the anti-infection ability of white blood cells and promote...

Wound healing.

After taking magnesium supplements, healthy individuals may experience increased energy and vitality.

Pei (蔣) gives one a radiant complexion and rosy cheeks; continued use may lead to longevity.

To maintain a normal serum magnesium level of 0.8 mmol/L in the human body...

For doses of 1.2 mmol/L (1.6 mg/dL~2.4 mg/dL), it is advisable to choose products rich in magnesium.

Foods: Grains, beans, vegetables, egg yolks, meat, fish, seafood, peanuts, bananas

When necessary, magnesium oxide tablets or powders, and magnesium chloride oral solution can also be used.

Injectable solutions, magnesium sulfate, and other preparations.

However, taking magnesium-containing compounds requires a doctor's consultation.

Under the guidance of [the relevant authorities], appropriate selections should be made as needed.

What deficiency increases the risk of myocardial infarction?

Magnesium plays an important role in the occurrence of myocardial infarction.

normal

Human serum magnesium levels should be between 0.8 mmol/L and 1.2 mmol/L (1.6 mg/dL).

The daily requirement for magnesium is approximately 2.5 mg to 5 mg for adults (~2.4 mg/dl).

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Magnesium deficiency can easily lead to cardiac arrhythmias and may affect coronary artery blood flow.

The reduction of blood flow can lead to myocardial ischemia and induce angina.

If angina recurs

If this happens, myocardial ischemia and necrosis can occur, leading to acute myocardial infarction.

Therefore, magnesium supplementation

It is beneficial for preventing myocardial infarction.

Magnesium is found in various animal and plant foods, such as meat and dairy products.

Foods including grains, vegetables, and fruits.

The peak period for the incidence of myocardial infarction

It's the season for spinach, rapeseed, and celery, so eat more of these vegetables, plus they contain...

Nuts, legumes, and grains, which are rich in magnesium, can provide the body with the necessary magnesium.

Magnesium required.

What deficiency can cause high blood pressure?

When serum magnesium levels in the body decrease, it can cause excessive platelet aggregation and nerve damage.

Increased excitability and vascular tension lead to elevated blood pressure.

That is, the human body lacks

Magnesium deficiency can lead to high blood pressure.

For the treatment of hypertension, antihypertensive drugs should not be used alone; attention should be paid to...

To supplement magnesium, eat more foods rich in magnesium, but reduce your intake of fats and sugars.

Food.

This is because animal fats inhibit the body's absorption of magnesium, and sweets...

It can increase the body's excretion of magnesium, thereby affecting the magnesium content in the body.

What deficiencies make one prone to digestive system diseases?

Digestive system diseases are also common and frequently occurring diseases among middle-aged and elderly people.

because

Magnesium intake, absorption, and normal magnesium loss mainly occur in the gastrointestinal tract, while digestive juices...

It has a high magnesium content, so magnesium deficiency can lead to a variety of digestive system diseases.

Magnesium deficiency can not only cause gastrointestinal dysfunction, but also serious heart problems.

Because of its role in digestive system disorders, magnesium supplementation is particularly important for digestive system diseases.

Common diseases that lead to magnesium loss include:

1. Acute diarrhea and vomiting caused by various reasons, such as acute gastroenteritis.

Acute pancreatitis, etc.

2. Chronic diarrhea and malabsorption syndrome caused by various reasons, such as chronic diarrhea.

Colitis, amoebic colitis, steatorrhea, etc.

3. Complications during acute exacerbations of inflammatory bowel disease and parenteral nutrition.

Such cases include pseudo-intestinal obstruction, jejunoilectomy, or diversion surgery.

4. Loss of a large amount of solution during gastrointestinal decompression via nasogastric suction tube or biliary fistula.

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5. Liver diseases, such as cirrhosis with ascites, especially alcoholic cirrhosis.

Hepatic encephalopathy with convulsions.

If magnesium is lost due to illness, it should be replenished as soon as possible.

Magnesium supplements

The method involves eating foods rich in magnesium (vegetables, fruits, beans, seaweed, etc.).

Magnesium supplements, such as magnesium sulfate, can be administered orally or intravenously.

Losing magnesium also means losing

Potassium loss.

Therefore, potassium magnesium aspartate can be used to supplement both magnesium and potassium when treating liver disease.

(Pan Nanjin), but intravenous magnesium supplementation is not suitable for bradycardia, low blood pressure, and...

Individuals with renal dysfunction.

How much salt is appropriate to eat every day?

The effects of salt are well known; eating too much salt can cause a variety of diseases, most commonly...

It can be seen in conditions such as hypertension, cerebral hemorrhage, and stomach cancer.

How much salt should you eat in a day?

Theoretically speaking, 4 to 5 grams per day is sufficient for physiological needs.

There are many types of salt on the market, such as iodized salt and balanced health salt.

Riboflavin-fortified nutrient salt, calcium-fortified multi-element low-sodium salt, zinc-fortified nutrient salt,

Anti-caries salt, iron-enriching salt, low-sodium salt, etc., but the most commonly used in our daily lives are still those containing iodine.

salt.

To protect their health, especially the middle-aged and elderly, they should not eat too much salt.

Diabetics should eat less salt.

Diabetic patients often experience the "three highs and one low" symptoms (excessive appetite, excessive thirst, excessive urination, and excessive thirst).

(Emaciated)

In clinical treatment, in addition to restricting food intake, salt intake should also be limited.

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This is because excessive salt can enhance amylase activity and promote starch digestion.

The action of chemoembolization and small intestinal absorption of free glucose increases blood glucose concentration, further...

This can worsen the condition of diabetic patients.

In addition, excessive salt intake can also indirectly cause...

Insulin becomes ineffective, energy metabolism becomes imbalanced, making patients more prone to hunger and increasing...

Food intake can raise blood sugar levels.

This is detrimental to the recovery from the illness.

middle-aged and old

Diabetic patients often also suffer from arteriosclerosis, hypertension, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Those who are ill should not consume too much salt.

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