Chest Pain or Tightness
Chest pain or tightness is another symptom of magnesium deficiency. If you have this symptom, it may be caused by magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps muscles relax and contract properly. The connection between magnesium and chest pain has yet to be fully understood. Magnesium deficiency may cause the body to release hormones that cause the heart rate to speed up, leading to chest pain. A study found that people with low magnesium levels in their blood had an increased risk of experiencing chest pain.
The study also found that those who took magnesium supplements were less likely to experience chest pain. Magnesium is also thought to contribute to heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and helping prevent atherosclerosis. Without enough magnesium in the body, the muscles lining the chest can become fatigued and start to hurt. Pain in the chest can also be a sign of heart problems or stress on the heart muscle from low blood pressure (hypotension).
