High blood pressure

Magnesium deficiency has been shown in animal studies to increase blood pressure and increase high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.

While there is no direct evidence in people, numerous observational studies suggest that low magnesium levels or a poor diet may raise blood pressure. Controlled studies provide more strong evidence for magnesium's health effects. Magnesium supplements have been found to reduce blood pressure in several studies, particularly in people with high blood pressure. Basically, a lack of magnesium can raise blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease. However, further research is required before its role can be fully understood.