Open AccessThe role of potassium and magnesium for prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
Author(s) -
А В Погожева,
А В Погожева
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
consilium medicum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2542-2170
pISSN - 2075-1753
DOI - 10.26442/20751753.2020.10.200336
Subject(s) - magnesium , potassium , magnesium deficiency (plants) , disease , population , medicine , chemistry , environmental health , organic chemistry
The article provides data on foods rich in potassium and magnesium as well as causes and consequences of their insufficient intake. It shows a high prevalence of their deficiency among the Russia population. The article considers the role of potassium and magnesium in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Ways to increase potassium and magnesium in your diet include the use of special diets, potassium- and magnesium-rich foods. It discusses selection criteria and advantages of using drugs which contain both potassium and magnesium to improve the mineral status of the population.