Magnesium May Help Control High Blood Pressure

Having a fully realized magnesium deficiency is rare. But if you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension or pre-hypertension, then your high blood pressure could partially be a result of a magnesium deficiency. Symptoms of a magnesium deficiency range from mild to severe and may include a loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness, and even vomiting. It’s important to see a doctor if you experience these symptoms because increasing the amount of magnesium in your diet or taking a high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade magnesium supplement may help. And you may find that not only do your symptoms disappear, but your blood pressure may improve as well. Certain foods like avocado, almonds, quinoa, and dark, leafy greens are all high in magnesium and may all be beneficial. In fact, some studies show that correcting low magnesium levels with diet or supplements may be enough to get people off prescription hypertension medications. Read more…