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Is there any positive effect to take other cations like magnesium or potassium to treat hypertension?
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Mg or K Rx HTN: There is clear evidence that adding K to your diet may lower your BP. The best way to do this is thru the DASH eating plan as it also is a lower Na diet. Get this book and do Chap 9 exactly for 2 weeks and expect a 11/7 fall in BP in the first 2 weeks. The diet is also a high mag diet. Let us know how you do.
Answered 12/9/2015
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