Managing congestive heart failure requires a strict sodium-controlled diet and careful fluid intake. Addressing secondary symptoms like heart palpitations often involves balancing electrolytes like magnesium and calcium.
The mineral iron plays an important role in oxygen transport and helps regulate cell growth and division. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, approximately two-thirds of the iron in the body is found in red blood cells.
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A fluid-restriction diet limits your daily intake of liquids, as well as foods that contain a high volume of fluid. The purpose of a fluid-restriction diet is to prevent the buildup of fluid in your body, a condition that's called edema.
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