Relationship: Hypertension and magnesium

Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium
For the health condition: Hypertension

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Magnesium has scientific validation for its use in supporting or treating hypertension (high blood pressure). Numerous observational and interventional studies have explored the relationship between magnesium intake and blood pressure regulation. Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in vascular tone regulation, endothelial function, and smooth muscle relaxation—mechanisms directly relevant to blood pressure control.

Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) show that magnesium supplementation can result in modest, but statistically significant, reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, particularly in individuals with magnesium deficiency or pre-existing hypertension. For example, a 2016 meta-analysis published in Hypertension (Zhang et al.) found that magnesium supplementation (average dose ~368 mg/day) led to mean reductions of 2 mm Hg systolic and 1.8 mm Hg diastolic blood pressure. The effects are generally more pronounced in people with higher baseline blood pressure or lower dietary magnesium intake.

While magnesium alone is unlikely to replace standard antihypertensive medications, it is recognized as a supportive adjunct, especially as part of a healthy diet (such as the DASH diet) rich in magnesium-containing foods (e.g., leafy greens, nuts, whole grains). The American Heart Association and other expert bodies acknowledge the importance of adequate magnesium for cardiovascular health. However, routine supplementation is not universally recommended for all hypertensive patients; individualized assessment is advised.

In summary, there is robust scientific evidence supporting magnesium’s modest benefit in managing hypertension, justifying its consideration as part of a comprehensive lifestyle approach to blood pressure control.

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