Magnesium Chloride
Research reviewed: updated 08/24
Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂) is a dietary supplement with 2 published peer-reviewed studies involving 277 participants, researched for General.
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General
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General
To investigate the effects of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure in diabetic hypertensive adults with low magnesium levels.
Study Type
Randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Purpose
To investigate the effects of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure in diabetic hypertensive adults with low magnesium levels.
Dose
450 mg/day of magnesium, administered over a 4-month period.
Participants
79 male and female diabetic hypertensive patients with an average age of 60 years old
Duration
4 months
Results
The study found an association between magnesium supplementation and significantly reduced blood pressure in diabetic hypertensive adults with low blood magnesium levels, compared to placebo. Additionally, the researchers also observed significantly increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels following magnesium supplementation. The study also found that people with lower magnesium levels in their blood are 2.8 times more likely to have high blood pressure compared to those with normal magnesium levels. Overall, magnesium may be a useful treatment for lowering blood pressure, especially in people with low magnesium levels.
To evaluate the effects of oral magnesium supplementation in individuals with metabolic syndrome and who have low levels of magnesium in the blood
Study Type
Randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Purpose
To evaluate the effects of oral magnesium supplementation in individuals with metabolic syndrome and who have low levels of magnesium in the blood
Dose
382 mg/day of elemental magnesium (30 mL of magnesium chloride 5% solution) or a placebo solution
Participants
198 men and women with an average age of 40 years
Duration
16 weeks
Results
Researchers observed significant improvements in participants who received magnesium supplementation. These included a significant drop in systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 3.6 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) by 5.5 mmHg compared to placebo. In addition, the researchers also observed a significant decrease in fasting blood sugar levels, significant reduction in triglyceride levels, and a significant increase in the amount of magnesium in the blood.
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Common questions about Magnesium Chloride research
There are currently 2 peer-reviewed studies on Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂), involving 277 total participants. Research covers General. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (2 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Magnesium Chloride has been researched for: General. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 2 out of 2 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
