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Old 04-09-2009, 01:51 AM
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What doctors don't know is that really low magnesium will also impact the heart. Especially if you use certain drugs that are know to prolong QT...

Potassium AND magnesium are very important!

This link is to the most complete information on the subject of prolonged QT potential:
http://www.azcert.org/index.cfm

http://www.chfpatients.com/stew/minerals.htm
too low magnesium level prevents potassium from entering cells. They work together!
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