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Can Low Magnesium Cause High Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: Can low magnesium cause blood pressure to rise?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Helps in controlling high BP

Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Magnesium supplementation has been found to be helpful in controlling the high blood pressure. However, Magnesium deficiency is not a cause for high blood pressure.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Can Low Magnesium Cause High Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: Helps in controlling high BP Detailed Answer: Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Magnesium supplementation has been found to be helpful in controlling the high blood pressure. However, Magnesium deficiency is not a cause for high blood pressure. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD