EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF MAGNESIUM CONSUMPTION ON BLOOD PRESSURE REGULATION IN HYPERTENSIVE INDIVIDUALS

Abstract

Background: Despite adequate salt restriction and medicine, a considerable minority of hypertension
patients are unable to maintain normal blood pressure. Magnesium has been shown in several trials
to reduce blood pressure, although there is little information on Indian topics.
Aim: to investigate the function of magnesium consumption on blood pressure regulation in Indian
patients, utilizing 24-hour urine magnesium excretion as a surrogate marker for magnesium intake,
as well as the effect of magnesium-rich flaxseed on blood pressure.
Methods: The current study examined 80 participants with essential hypertension and inadequate
blood pressure management while adhering to JNC-8 BP targets. The remaining 80 participants with
essential hypertension and satisfactory blood pressure management acted as controls. 24-hour urine
samples were collected from controls and patients, and urinary Mg/Cr (magnesium-creatinine) ratios
were determined. The Mg/Cr ratio was evaluated in two groups. In a subgroup of 46 patients, 3
tablespoons of roasted whole flaxseeds were administered daily for four weeks, and the significance
of mean blood pressure change before and after intervention was examined.