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Ten important things to know about magnesium

Ten important things to know about magnesium

| April 27, 2012 | 10 Replies

Daily Aspirin… or daily Magnesium? As the late Dr. Atkins was quick to point out, while magnesium is the most important mineral for the heart, few cardiologists bother to (1) test for it properly and (2) prescribe it to their patients. While potassium is more abundant within our cells than magnesium, potassium on average is [...]

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Should You Take a Daily Aspirin?

Should You Take a Daily Aspirin?

| April 22, 2012 | Reply

Behind the headlines – the Aspirin Component of the Physicians’ Health Study Led by Dr. Charles Hennekens, the Steering Committee of the Physicians’ Health Study was charged with investigating the effect of aspirin on the risk of a person suffering a first cardiovascular event.  Beginning in 1982, extensive preliminary screening eliminated individuals who had any [...]

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