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Dear Doctor: Can taking magnesium supplements bring down my high calcium score?

OREGON, UNITED STATES, JUL 22 – Magnesium supplements have shown mixed results in lowering heart attack risk, while statins consistently reduce heart attack rates in patients with coronary blockages, studies show.

Summary by The Oregonian
Studies that have looked at the use of magnesium supplementation to prevent a heart attack in people with known or suspected blockages haven't consistently found a benefit.

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The Oregonian broke the news in Portland, United States on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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