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Can borderline hypertension be managed with magnesium supplementation?

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No: No. Salt restriction, ideal body weight, and exercise are the only things that help other than medication. Avoid NSAIDs, licorice, and convenience foods. Potato chips, pretzels,salted nuts, and french fries are "the kiss of death". Sorry.

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Answered 5/13/2015

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