Magnesium & Palpitations in Perimenopause: Why Hormonal Variability, Nervous System Stress, and Mineral Balance Matter More Than “Normal” Labs

For many women in their late 30s and 40s, palpitations arrive suddenly—often alongside anxiety, poor sleep, and a sense that something is “off.” When ER visits and labs offer reassurance but no answers, confusion grows. This piece explains why palpitations in perimenopause are often driven by hormonal variability and nervous system shifts rather than heart disease—and where magnesium fits into the picture.