Influence of magnesium orotate on cardiovascular risks
The article discusses the role of magnesium metabolism disorders in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, and the possibility of the use of magnesium orotate (Magnerot) for their treatment. Magnesium is a natural physiological Ca<sup>2+</sup> antagonist, a universal controller of biochemical and physiological processes in the body; it provides ATP hydrolysis by inhibiting the uncoupling of oxidation and phosphorylation; it regulates glycolysis, lactate accumulation; it promotes fixation of K+ in cells, providing a polarization of cell membrane, and controls the spontaneous electrical activity of nerve tissue and the cardiac conduction system; Mg<sup>2+</sup> ions are involved in the activity of the anticoagulation system and control the normal functioning of cardiomyocytes, so magnesium is a universal cardioprotector. The role of magnesium deficiency in the development of mitral valve prolapse, cardiac arrhythmias, arterial hypertension, and so on is discussed. Magnesium has very essential role in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction. Successful results of use of magnesium orotate in cardiovascular diseases, caused by magnesium deficiency, are presented. Due to accumulation of knowledge and additional large-scale studies, range of indications for the use of magnesium preparations will be indisputably significantly expanded.