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Make up for lost magnesium.

Your heart is a muscle that pumps 24/7. “The heart needs energy, and magnesium is a critical mineral for energy-producing reactions,” says Teitelbaum. “Magnesium will increase cardiac output about 75 percent.” Unfortunately, food processing reduces magnesium levels, which lowers most people’s overall intake, he says. To close the gap, eat magnesium-loaded almonds, green leafy vegetables, and lentils. Or supplement with 200 mg of magnesium per day.