The incidence of heart disease & type 2 diabetes in North America has been rising at an alarming rate. At the same time the per capita intake of the mineral magnesium has been declining. Coincidence? Not at all
- in fact magnesium deficiency can lead to metabolic disruptions that threaten virtually every bodily system. It is a critical
- but often overlooked
- factor in the development of such potentially life-threatening health problems as: · High blood pressure · Hardening of the arteries · Coronary artery disease · Angina · Heart attack · Irregular heartbeat · Stroke · Type 2 diabetes. The Magnesium Factor explains how magnesium deficiencies develop, why they are so prevalent, & exactly how they can bring about such disastrous health consequences. The authors tell you how to determine whether you have or are at risk for this problem
- & precisely what you can do to correct it. Backed by the latest scientific research yet written in a clear accessible style this book is the authoritative source for information on a subject of vital interest for all health-conscious individuals.