10 Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms
Symptom #6: High Blood Pressure
Because magnesium is involved in the regulation of potassium in the body, deficiency can lead to low potassium levels. Potassium and sodium balance are critical to the maintenance of healthy blood pressure. If potassium levels go down as a result of low magnesium, the rise of sodium levels causes a rise in blood pressure.
While there are no conclusive human studies, studies carried out on animals have found that low magnesium levels can lead to an increase in blood pressure. It is worth noting that chronically high blood pressure can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke 3https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26724178.
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