Magnesium para High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
B Evidencia Al menos un ensayo aleatorizado lo respalda, con resultados mayoritariamente consistentes.Meta-analysis of 34 RCTs: systolic -2.0 mmHg, diastolic -1.78 mmHg at 368 mg/day. Greater effects in magnesium-deficient populations. Approximately 50% of US adults consume below the estimated average requirement.
Conclusión
Meta-analysis of 34 RCTs: systolic -2.0 mmHg, diastolic -1.78 mmHg at 368 mg/day. Greater effects in magnesium-deficient populations. Approximately 50% of US adults consume below the estimated average requirement.
Key Study Findings
Población: Pregnant women with low calcium intake
Población: Hypokalemia
Población: Older adults at risk of cognitive decline
Población: hypertensive patients
Población: hypertensive patients
Key Statistics
34
Estudios
2028
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 310-420 mg/day
- bloodpressuresupport:
- 300-500 mg/day
- cardiovascularsupport:
- 300-400 mg/day elemental magnesium
Límite superior: 350 mg/day from supplements only (no UL for food magnesium)
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 mg daily | -- | Positive | -- |
| 3 g | 13.0 weeks | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| varied: EFAs, B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc as dietary supplements | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| 100 mg/d | 26.0 weeks | Mixed | 48 |
Mejor momento para tomar: With meals to reduce GI side effects; evening dosing may support sleep
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Diarrhea (especially magnesium oxide and citrate)
- ⚠ Nausea
- ⚠ Abdominal cramping
- ⚠ Excessive doses may cause hypotension or cardiac depression
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Bisphosphonates (reduced absorption — separate by 2 hours)
- ● Antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones — separate by 2-4 hours)
- ● Diuretics (thiazides reduce, loop diuretics increase magnesium loss)
- ● Proton pump inhibitors (long-term use may cause hypomagnesemia)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: 350 mg/day from supplements only (no UL for food magnesium)
Consulte siempre a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.
Frequently Asked Questions
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References
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- [6] T Dyckner et al.. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1986. Effects of spironolactone on serum and muscle electrolytes in patients on long-term diuretic therapy for congestive heart failure and/or arterial … doi:10.1007/BF00542411 PubMed
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