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The FDA will allow companies to make certain health claims regarding the consumption of magnesium and a reduced risk of high blood pressure. But the evidence for the link is inconclusive and inconsistent.
Magnesium is believed to help lower blood pressure because the mineral works to keep blood vessels relaxed. Magnesium also helps blood vessels stay healthy by working as an antioxidant to counteract blood vessel damage.
Studies show that magnesium supplements may help reduce blood pressure by increasing the production of nitric oxide — a signaling molecule that helps relax blood vessels (4).
High blood pressure. Most research shows that taking magnesium can lower diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) by about 2 mmHg.
Many studies have researched whether magnesium supplements can lower your blood pressure. We look into what the research shows, and how much magnesium you should take a day.
It's best to get the mineral from food, especially dark, leafy green vegetables, unrefined grains, and legumes. The RDA of magnesium is 420 milligrams (mg) per day for men ages 50 and older; 320 mg/day for women ages 50 and older.
Using a restricted cubic spline curve, we found that Mg supplementation with a dose of 300 mg/d or duration of 1 month is sufficient to elevate serum Mg and reduce BP; and serum Mg was negatively associated with diastolic BP but not systolic BP (all P <0.05).