Short Report: Influence of Dark Chocolate Intake on Magnesium Status in Hemodialysis Patients
Magnesium (Mg2+) deficiency can be observed in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with increased inflammation, disease progression, and mortality. Dark chocolate is an excellent source of Mg2+. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 70% cocoa chocolate intake on Mg2+ serum levels in patients with CKD on hemodialysis (HD).
