Magnesium Orotate is a natural compound in which magnesium is bound to orotic acid to facilitate transport of the magnesium across cell membranes. Combining magnesium and orotic acid in this way produces a supplement with high bioavailability.

We recommend taking three vegetarian capsules a day, according to your therapist’s advice. Supplementation should always be supervised by a health professional as there are actually several associated contraindications and unwelcome side-effects.

There are also a number of potential interactions, as several drugs can result in too much potassium (hyperkalaemia) or too little (hypokalemia).

Supplementing with potassium always requires consideration of recommendations relating to sodium. In fact, the ratio of sodium to potassium considered beneficial for health is 1:1. It’s therefore important to stay as close to this ratio as possible throughout the supplementation period in order to feel the benefits of potassium’s effects on blood pressure.

Other recommendations to follow alongside your potassium supplementation:

• Gradually replace table salt with herbs and spices to maintain flavour in your dishes.
• Do not exceed the limit of 5g of salt a day (that’s 2.4g of sodium).
• Prepare your meals from scratch. 80% of the salt we consume is thought to come from processed foods and ready-meals.
• Take regular, moderate exercise to help control your blood pressure.
• Don’t smoke.Smoking, like alcohol, weakens artery walls, so giving up is one of the first steps to take if you have high blood pressure.
• Ensure a good dietary fibre intake as it has a well-documented protective effect on the cardiovascular system.
• Learn to manage your stress levels better. The adrenalin released during stressful situations raises blood pressure due to its vasoconstrictive effect. When stress becomes chronic, it causes damage over time to the arteries and heart.
• Try other complementary supplements such as omega-3 and coenzyme q10, or genuine alternatives such as Tensix.