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Lehigh Acres, FL
A 29-year-old male asked:

The impact of magnesium on hr i notice when i eat lots of raw almonds heart rate down to mid 50's at rest. should i stop?i also take atenolol daily.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander
Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
It is unlikely: that the volume of almonds significantly changes your magnesium level or your heart rate. The Atenolol is much more potent and probably is the source of your bradycardia. It's just coincidence. Enjoy the treat.
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