Which of the following trace minerals plays a crucial role in the regulation of blood pressure through its effects on vascular smooth muscle cells?

A Potassium
B Magnesium ✓
C Manganese
D Vanadium

Explanation

Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure by relaxing vascular smooth muscle cells and improving endothelial function.

Source

American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Nutrition and Metabolism Mineral Metabolism and Hypertension Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium