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Side Effects of Magnesium

Irregular Heartbeat

Magnesium has many roles in your cardiovascular system. It controls the level of blood sugar and regulates blood pressure. While a low level of this mineral can increase the risk of heart disease, a too high level can also trigger some possible health issues. When there is too much magnesium, your blood pressure would change unexpectedly due to impaired brain signals. This eventually leads to an irregular heartbeat, which would be slow or fast unexpectedly. If the condition keeps lasting for an extended period, you might experience some other symptoms such as shortness of breath, increased heart rate, dizziness, nausea, and more. [4]