Which mineral has been determined to be essential for cardiac function?
a. Iron
b. Fluoride
c. Zinc
d. Magnesium
ANS: D
Magnesium is a mineral that has been determined to be especially important in cardiac function. Even slight deficiencies may prolong the QT interval and lead to a very dangerous form of ventricular tachycardia called torsades de pointes.
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