Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 5TF
Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement “Magnesium can help lower a person's blood pressure”, is true or false.

Introduction:  Magnesium is an abundant mineral present in the body. It is naturally present in many foods or added to other foods. It is available as a dietary supplement and present in medicines. It is required in the body for energy production, oxidative phosphorylation, and glycolysis.

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