Which mineral has been shown to improve (lower) blood pressure when consumed in adequate amounts?

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Higher potassium intakes are associated with a decrease in blood pressure in observational studies and meta-analysis of clinical trials.Dairy calcium intake has been associated with lower incidence of stroke, and the JNC 7 report recommends low-fat dairy intake for prevention and management of hypertension.Magnesium is a vasodilator, and observational studies associate higher magnesium intakes with reduced blood pressure; however, clinical trials have reported less consistent findings.Chloride accompanies sodium intake through table salt, and excessive intakes have been associated with hypertension.

Which Mineral Has Been Shown to Improve (Lower) Blood Pressure