FDA Gives 'Qualified' Nod to Magnesium for Blood Pressure
24th Jan 2022
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Johnson Nutrition Solutions LLC petitioned the FDA in 2016 for a qualified health claim to be applied to conventional foods and supplements, promoting support for diets high in magnesium to reduce the risk of high blood pressure
The FDA concluded in 2022 that the proposed language "supportive but inconclusive" was overstated and a mischaracterization of the strength of the evidence. Stating that "inconsistent and inconclusive" would be substituted for "supportive"
Additionally, the food must also meet the "low sodium" criteria. Noted research scientist Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., published over 10 years of comprehensive review data building on 40 years of work from Dr. Mildred Seelig showing low magnesium is linked to cardiovascular risk factors
Low magnesium levels are also associated with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, depression, anxiety, poor working memory and migraines
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Magnesium is the fourth most abundant element in your body4 and one of the seven essential minerals we cannot live without.5 It is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body,6 and deficiency can contribute to significant health problems (see benefits in our product description) It is necessary for the healthy functioning of most cells, and especially your heart and muscles.8
Low levels can impede cellular metabolic function and mitochondrial function. According to one scientific review,9,10 which included studies dating as far back as 1937, low magnesium appears to be the greatest predictor of heart disease. Research published in 201711 shows even subclinical magnesium deficiency can compromise cardiovascular health.
Magnesium is a necessary component for the activation of vitamin D12,and deficiency can hamper your ability to convert vitamin D from sun exposure or oral supplements. Despite hundreds of published studies showing a clear correlation between magnesium and high blood pressure, the FDA’s response to the petition, while likely expected, was disappointing.
“Sodium attracts water, and a high-sodium diet draws water into the bloodstream, which can increase the volume of blood and subsequently your blood pressure. High blood pressure or hypertension is a condition that makes the heart work too hard, and the high force of the blood flow can harm arteries and organs (such as the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes).”
FDA Qualifies Its Support for Magnesium Heart Health Claims
Johnson’s petition proposed that a qualified health claim could be made for conventional foods and dietary supplements indicating that magnesium plays a significant role in the modulation of blood pressure.
Other symptoms of a magnesium deficiency are:
Twitchy eye
Cramps
Low Energy
Restlessness
Brain fog
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