Recently, the United States decided to allow the use of magnesium supplements to treat patients with hypertension. According to the country's health authority, the scientific evidence presented so far shows the mineral's sufficient capacity to control high blood pressure. Keep reading!
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This condition, which is also known as hypertension, is a disease that affects the heart, blood vessels, eyes, brain and can also attack the kidneys. It arises when blood pressure frequently fluctuates above 140 by 90 mmHg.
In addition to the genetic issue, other factors such as excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking, intake of high amounts of salt, stress, high cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, advanced age, obesity and diabetes can also influence blood pressure levels arterial.
Although there is still no consensus regarding the benefits of magnesium, the consumption of small amounts of nutrient manages to prevent the dilation of veins and arteries and increase muscle contraction, including heart.
However, in excess, the mineral can overload the kidneys. Therefore, the intake of magnesium supplements should be recommended by a doctor.
Experts recommend taking up to 400 mg of magnesium for males and 300 mg for females. In addition, the scientific studies carried out so far have not had conclusive results to define whether the consumption of the mineral only in food brings benefits to the hypertensive person. In some surveys, there is an improvement, however, in other cases, not.
Still, according to an article by Harvard University, there are no documented adverse effects regarding the effects of magnesium consumed through food, that is, it is safe to include foods rich in the substance in the plan to feed.
According to the guidelines of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC), the main recommendation to avoid development of hypertension is to have a balanced diet and, in addition, such instruction is also used in the treatment of condition. In addition, in the list made available by the entity of the most important nutrients for health, there is magnesium.
This article does not provide solutions for medical or psychological problems. Consult a specialist before starting any treatment.
