Avoid a high fructose intake which would include drinking more than a few ounces
of fruit juice at any one time. A diet high in the sugar fructose raises blood
pressure. A sweetener known as high-fructose corn syrup has been widely used in
sodas and processed foods since the 1980s, and some researchers have blamed this
trend at least in part for the concurrent rise in obesity and diabetes.
Eating more whole grains is helpful in lowering high blood pressure. Reduce or
avoid white bread and processed grains. The fiber and other nutrients in whole
grains also help lower cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as
improve blood vessel functioning and reduce inflammation in the circulatory
system.
Flax seeds, whole, could be added to soups and drinks. Flax seeds contain a lot
of healthy fiber.
Reduce salt intake, People with hypertension that isn't controlled by multiple
medications are likely eating too much salt. People with so-called resistant
hypertension have sharp reductions in their blood pressure when they
dramatically reduce their salt intake.
Consumption of fermented, but not unfermented, soy foods is associated with a
lower risk of high blood pressure.
Reduce fat intake, such as meats, lard, bacon, hydrogenated oils -- fats found
in fish are good.
Drink soy milk,
in moderation, and reduce intake of regular milk.
Enjoying small amounts of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate daily appears to lower
blood pressure.
Eat more beets, or drink beetroot juice.
Advances in Nutrition, 2018. The Nitrate-Independent Blood
Pressure–Lowering Effect of Beetroot Juice: A Systematic Review and
Meta-Analysis. Beetroot is considered a complementary treatment for hypertension
because of its high content of inorganic NO3 (inorganic nitrate), the active
component within beetroot juice and other vegetables.
Eat more
garlic since it lowers blood pressure. Or take garlic pills. There are compounds in this
bulb that lower
BP. Onions are also an excellent option.
J Clin Hypertension. 2015. Effect of Garlic on Blood
Pressure: A Meta-Analysis. This meta-analysis suggests that garlic supplements
are superior to placebo in reducing BP, especially in hypertensive patients.
Try to shed some pounds. If you have overeat and have difficulty controlling
your appetite, consider Diet Rx
natural diet pill. Overweight and obese children have a high risk of
developing
HBP.
Learn how to sleep better
and deeper. Lack of adequate sleep can cause or contribute to high blood pressure
in children and adults.
Afternoon naps appear to help lower blood pressure, a beneficial effect that
does not occur with resting but remaining awake for the same period of time.
Reduce alcohol intake. Regular drinking is known to raise blood pressure in some
people. Unlike younger men, men in their 50s who drink even moderate amounts of
alcohol generally have higher blood pressure than non-drinkers. Among men in
their 20s, only heavy drinkers show elevated blood pressure.
Reduce or stop smoking. Smoking constricts blood vessels.
Try to have less stress in your daily life.
Reduce caffeine intake -- skip that second cup of coffee, substitute caffeine-free
herbal drinks, limit herbal teas with caffeine to one or two cups.
Exercise, walk at least one mile per day.
Drink more water.
Supplements for high blood
pressure,, role of vitamins and herbal treatments
I will update this page as more information becomes
available. If you have high blood pressure, please discuss with your physician before changing your medicines or
adding supplements, especially if you have unstable or severe high blood pressure.
Fish oils
are useful for thinning the blood and improving circulation and it is now known
that those whose diets are high in fish oils have a lower risk for high blood
pressure. It would make sense that supplementing with one to five fish oil
capsules a day could perhaps lower blood pressure, but we need more studies to
confirm early findings.
Magnesium dilates arteries, and in doing so lowers blood pressure. Foods high in
magnesium include whole grains, beans, nuts and green leafy vegetables.
Antioxidants
may be helpful for long term health maintenance of arteries, but not necessarily
to lower blood pressure in the short term. Doses can be kept low, such as
vitamin C less than 300 mg a day, and natural vitamin E less than 200 units a few days a
week. Take a natural vitamin
E complex, rather than the synthetic dl-tocopherol.
Lipoic acid is
a powerful antioxidant in daily dosage of 10 to 50 mg or 50 mg once or twice a
week.
Grape seed extract has
been in human studies to be effective in lowering blood pressure.
Medicine (Baltimore). 2016. The impact of grape seed extract
treatment on blood pressure changes: A meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled
trials. Our findings demonstrate that grape seed extract exerted a beneficial
impact on blood pressure, and this impact was more obvious in younger or obese
subjects, as well as in patients with metabolic disorders.
Arjuna is an Ayurvedic herb
that has promising effects in blood vessel dilation.
Quercetin is known as a
very strong blood vessel dilator. Chronic oral quercetin exerts antihypertensive
effects in spontaneously hypertensive rats.
Genistein is a type of
flavonoid found mostly in soy. Genistein helps produce more nitric oxide, a
powerful chemical in the blood stream that helps dilate blood vessels. Genistein
is available as a supplement.
B vitamin and coenzyme complex B6, folate, and
B12 are crucial for the health of arteries and to lower
homocysteine, an amino
acid-like compound in the blood stream that can be toxic in high doses.
CoQ10 could be helpful in
dosages of 20 to 50 mg. The coq10 study is discussed below.
Lycopene could be helpful
Calcium mineral and
Magnesium are helpful in
supporting healthy blood pressure.
Probiotic supplements could be of help.
Hawthorn extract may be
helpful, see study below.
Ginkgo low dose, not more
than 40 mg, in the morning, one option is to break a 40 mg or 60 mg tablet in
half or use half a capsule
Mucuna pruriens herb
J Med Food. 2017. Evaluation of Hypotensive and Antihypertensive Effects of
Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens) Hydrolysates. Results indicate that Mucuna
pruriens protein hydrolysate (MPPH) could be used as a functional ingredient to
prevent blood pressure increase.
Dark, but not white, chocolate has
polyphenols that may
lower High blood pressure. You may consider taking a
Cacao supplement to get the
benefits of chocolate without the sugar and fat.
Melatonin may lower blood pressure overnight.
Taking a pill containing melatonin, a natural hormone that regulates
sleep, at bedtime may enhance the drop in blood pressure that occurs at night,
perhaps protecting the heart from damage. The normal decline in blood pressure
at night may be related to the rise of melatonin levels in the body. Therefore,
treatment with melatonin might be expected to lower blood pressure further. To
evaluate the effect of melatonin on blood pressure changes in women, Italian
researchers recruited nine healthy women and nine women who were being
successfully treated with drug therapy for high blood pressure. For three weeks,
the women were randomly assigned to pills containing melatonin or inactive
"placebo." After the three weeks, the women crossed over to the alternate
treatment. Melatonin treatment decreased nighttime blood pressure. As a result,
the day-night blood pressure difference was more pronounced during melatonin
use. Melatonin had no effect on daytime blood pressure or on heart rate.
American Journal of Hypertension, December 2005.
Drink hibiscus tea to lower high blood pressure.
Low dose baby aspirin
Q. Just curious if you plan on producing a
supplement that helps to lower blood pressure? If not could you do a writeup in
your newsletter regarding what individual supplements that you can take to help
lower blood pressure. Also, could you comment on the use of staying well
hydrated and if this has any effect on blood pressure.
A. In order to introduce a natural formula for blood pressure
control, a study would be required to see if the formula worked. Doing studies
is very expensive and could cost tens of thousands of dollars or more. Being
well hydrated is important but would not have a significant effect on blood
pressure control.
High blood pressure and diet, role of food by
Ray Sahelian, M.D.
Healthier eating habits could make a big difference in the epidemic of high
blood pressure in the U.S. Over the past 10 years, studies have bolstered
evidence that diets rich in fruits and vegetables and low in sodium can lower a
person's blood pressure. In addition, one of the benefits of healthier eating --
weight loss -- may also help lower or prevent high blood pressure. In general,
shedding pounds, cutting down on sodium, boosting potassium intake and limiting
alcohol are all proven ways to help control blood pressure. Vegetarian and other
diets that emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy
appear effective in bringing these elements together and shaving points off a
blood pressure reading. What's more, African Americans, who are at particular
risk of high blood pressure and its complications, seem to show an especially
strong blood pressure improvement when they alter their diets.
Benefits in reducing High blood
pressure
By reducing High blood pressure, you also reduce your risk
for eye disorder such
as retinopathy, stroke, heart disease, aortic aneurysm, and kidney disease.
Natural supplements that cause
high blood pressure
Certain herbs and supplements may cause high blood pressure.
Yohimbe bark is one such herb that could increase
blood pressure.
Can a hypertensive patient
on blood pressure drugs use maca herb.
A. In low dosages probably, depending on how serious the
hypertension is and which medications are being used.
Information
High blood pressure
has been called "the silent killer" because it usually doesn't cause symptoms
for many years -- until a vital organ is damaged.
More Americans than ever have
high blood pressure and the number has risen by nearly a third over the past
decade.
Being heavy goes hand-in-hand with having High blood
pressure, especially for women. There are many effective drugs that treat High
blood pressure, however, it is also a good idea to keep in mind that natural
options are also available. Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure with
medications in patients who are 75 years or older is associated with lower
five-year survival rates than their counterparts with blood pressure levels at
or higher than treatment target levels. Therefore, doctors should be careful
about trying to lower blood pressure with high doses of medications since the
side effects could be worse than having the blood pressure a little higher than
normal.
For patients with high blood pressure, there's little evidence that
aiming lower than the standard 140 over 90 millimeters mercury (mm Hg) will do
any further good.
If you have High blood
pressure, a physician should make sure you don't have the
following:
Primary hyperaldosteronism and Cushings syndrome. Hyperthyroidism or
hypothyroidism. Sleep apnea. Most people who have High blood pressure do not have any symptoms.
Before your' blood pressure is measured in a doctor's
office, be seated and at rest for at least 10 minutes before the blood pressure
is taken. The rest appears to give more reliable results.
Complications
of high blood pressure
Cardiovascular disease is a major problem.
High blood pressure could lead to left ventricular hypertrophy which could result in congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and myocardial infarction.
Other complications of High blood pressure include stroke and kidney
disease. Bleeding from the nose can be a symptom but there are many
other reasons for a nosebleed.
What the numbers mean
High blood pressure is defined as a
systolic pressure at rest that averages 140 mm Hg or more, a diastolic pressure at rest
that averages 90 mm Hg or more, or both. In high blood pressure, usually both the systolic
and the diastolic pressures are elevated. In isolated systolic High blood
pressure,
the systolic pressure is 140 mm Hg or more, but the diastolic pressure is less than 90 mm
Hg--that is, the diastolic pressure is in the normal range. Isolated systolic
High blood pressure
is increasingly common with advancing age. In almost everyone, blood pressure increases
with age, with systolic pressure increasing until at least age 80 and diastolic pressure
increasing until age 55 to 60, then leveling off or even falling.
High Blood Pressure
symptom
Most people with mild to moderate hypertension will not have a high blood
pressure symptom. Symptoms of severe high blood pressure include headache, nosebleed,
fatigue, chest pain. Therefore, in mild to moderate cases of high blood pressure
and no symptom, the condition becomes serious since many years can go on without
adequate treatment. In the meantime, there could be damage to the eyes, kidneys,
and other organs. If you are overweight, are over the age of 45, have a poor
diet, under a lot of stress, etc, and even if you don't have a symptom of high
blood pressure that you know of, do see a doctor every 2 to 3 years to make sure
your blood pressure readings are within the normal range.
Cause of High
Blood Pressure
There are many causes of high blood pressure, including smoking, obesity, poor diet, lack of adequate fresh fruits and
vegetables, lack of cold water fish, lack of exercise, poor sleep, genetics,
stress, and insomnia.
Healthy adults who donate a kidney have an increased likelihood of seeing a rise
in blood pressure within 5 to 10 years.
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, decongestants, steroids, estrogen and oral contraceptives, cyclosporine are medications that can make High blood pressure worse. Those who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)--such as ibuprofin (Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) at least 22 days per month appear to be much more likely than others to develop High blood pressure. This is also true for acetaminophen. Taking aspirin before bedtime--but not at other times of the day--may lower blood pressure in patients with mild High blood pressure as well as in pregnant women at risk for a dangerous blood pressure-related complication.
Scientific World Journal. 2014 Jan 8. Association between Hypertension and Periodontitis: Possible Mechanisms. Oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are among the critical components in the development of hypertension. Inflammation has received much attention recently and may contribute to a pivotal role. Periodontitis, a chronic low-grade inflammation of gingival tissue, has been linked to endothelial dysfunction, with blood pressure elevation and increased mortality risk in hypertensive patients. Inflammatory biomarkers are increased in hypertensive patients with periodontitis. Many cross-sectional studies documented an association between hypertension and periodontitis.
High blood
pressure in the morning
It has been known for decades that heart attacks and strokes occur most
frequently in the early-morning hours. Blood pressure undergoes a 24-hour, or
circadian, rhythm. This rise in blood pressure is amplified in patients with
high blood pressure. The molecular clock is a complex set of genes located in a
discrete brain area that tightly regulate circadian rhythms in behavior,
temperature, and metabolism. Researchers now appreciate that this "master clock"
also interacts with clocks in almost all types of tissues. Using mice in which
the function of major clock genes have been disrupted, investigators found
distinct and complimentary effects on blood pressure and its circadian
variation. What's more, genes relevant to the production and breakdown of
catecholamines – the hormones that equip mammals for "fight and flight" behavior
were under the control of the clock. Catecholamines – norepinephrine and
epinephrine – undergo a daily variation, but also rise in response to stress.
Using a mouse model in which catecholamines and blood pressure were made to
surge, researchers found that the rise in both blood pressure and catecholamines
depended on the time of the stress. The greatest response occurred at a time
that would correspond to the early morning hours in humans. Deletion of a core
clock gene completely abolished both the catecholamine and blood pressure
response to stress, irrespective of when the stress was applied during the daily
clock cycle. This effect was specific to the catecholamines, as the stress
response of another hormone – a steroid – was unaltered.
Gastric Surgery
Gastric surgery to treat obese patients is associated with long-term
reductions in blood pressure, which are most pronounced in patients who have
untreated high blood pressure before surgery. Blood pressure improves when very
obese individuals lose weight after surgery.
Medications and
adverse effects, risks
Certain blood pressure medications may be linked to a modestly increased risk of
cancer. The drugs in question are called angiotensin-receptor blockers or ARBs.
ARBs block the chemical angiotensin II from having any effect on the heart and
blood vessels, thus preventing blood pressure from going up. These drugs are
commonly prescribed to patients with high blood pressure, heart failure and
diabetes-related kidney disease.
High blood pressure Research
studies
Promising hypotensive effect of
hawthorn extract: a randomized double-blind pilot study of mild, essential
High blood pressure.
Phytother Res. 2002 Feb;16(1):48-54.
This pilot study was aimed at investigating the High blood pressure lowering potential of
hawthorn extract and magnesium dietary supplements individually and in
combination, compared with a placebo. Thirty-six subjects
with mild High blood pressure completed the study. At baseline, anthropometric and dietary assessment, as well
as blood pressure measurements were taken at rest, after exercise and after a
computer 'stress' test. Volunteers were then randomly assigned to a daily
supplement for 10 weeks of either: (a) 600 mg Mg, (b) 500 mg hawthorn extract,
(c) a combination of (a) and (b), (d) placebo. Measurements were repeated at 5
and 10 weeks of intervention. There was a decline in both systolic and diastolic
blood pressure in all treatment groups, including placebo, but ANOVA provided no
evidence of difference between treatments. However, factorial contrast analysis
in ANOVA showed a promising reduction (p = 0.081) in the resting diastolic blood
pressure at week 10 in the 19 High blood pressure subjects who were assigned to the hawthorn
extract, compared with the other groups. Furthermore, a trend towards a
reduction in anxiety (p = 0.094) was also observed in those taking hawthorn
compared with the other groups. These findings warrant further study,
particularly in view of the low dose of hawthorn extract used.
Researchers in Israel have found that a daily dose of tomato extract helped lower blood pressure among 31 men and women with mild hypertension. On average, their systolic pressure -- the top number in a blood-pressure reading -- dropped 10 points, while their diastolic pressure, or bottom number, dipped four points. The supplement, sold as Lyc-O-Mato, contains several plant compounds found in tomatoes. Among them is lycopene. Antioxidants, such as lycopene and vitamins C and E, help neutralize oxygen free radicals -- molecules that are a natural byproduct of metabolism -- can damage body cells over time. This "oxidative stress" is thought to contribute to a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease. The study included adults ages 30 to 70 with stage 1 hypertension, defined as a systolic blood pressure between 140 and 159 mm Hg, and a diastolic pressure between 90 and 99 mm Hg. Blood pressure is considered normal when it is below 120/80; anything between that and 140/90 is considered "prehypertension." Study participants spent 4 weeks taking a placebo, or inactive, capsule each day, after which they were given a tomato extract capsule every day for 8 weeks. Finally, they spent another 4 weeks on placebo capsules. LycoRed-Natural Products Industries, the maker of Lyc-O-Mato, supplied the extract. During the treatment period, the group's average systolic blood pressure fell from 144 to 134 mm Hg, while their diastolic pressure dipped from 87 to 83 mm Hg. Eating a diet rich in tomato products and other antioxidant-containing fruits and vegetables is certainly a smart move. But, she added, a person would need to down about four tomatoes to get the nutrients in one tomato extract capsule. SOURCE: American Heart Journal, January 2006.
Higher intake of folic acid is associated with a decreased risk of developing High blood pressure, particularly among younger women.
Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
of coenzyme Q10 in isolated systolic High blood pressure.
South Med J. 2001 Nov;94(11):1112-7.
Increasing numbers of the adult population are using alternative or
complementary health resources in the treatment of chronic medical conditions.
Systemic High blood pressure affects more than 50 million adults and is one of the most
common risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study
evaluates the antihypertensive effectiveness of oral coenzyme Q10 (CoQ), an
over-the-counter nutritional supplement, in a cohort of 46 men and 37 women with
isolated systolic High blood pressure. We conducted a 12-week randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled trial with twice daily administration of 60 mg of oral CoQ
and determination of plasma CoQ levels before and after the 12 weeks of
treatment. RESULTS: The mean reduction in systolic blood pressure of the CoQ-treated
group was 17.8 +/- 7.3 mm Hg (mean +/- SEM). None of the patients exhibited
orthostatic blood pressure changes. Our results suggest CoQ 10 may be
safely offered to hypertensive patients as an alternative treatment option.
Clinical efficacy of magnesium supplementation in patients
with type 2 diabetes.
J Am Coll Nutr. 2004 Oct;23(5):506S-509S.
Effects of magnesium (Mg) supplementation on nine mild
type 2 diabetic patients with stable glycemic control were investigated. Water
from a salt lake with a high natural Mg content (7.1%) (MAG21) was used for
supplementation after dilution with distilled water to 100mg/100mL; 300mL/day
was given for 30 days. Fasting serum immunoreactive insulin level decreased
significantly. There was also a marked decrease of the mean triglyceride level
after supplementation. The patients with High blood pressure showed significant
reduction of systolic, diastolic, and mean blood pressure. The salt lake water
supplement, MAG21, exerted clinical benefit as a Mg supplement in patients with
mild type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The protective effect of habitual tea
consumption on High blood pressure.
Arch Intern Med. 2004 Jul 26;164(14):1534-40.
Tea has long been believed to possess High blood pressure relieveing effects in
popular Chinese medicine. However, conflicting results have been shown among
human trials and animal studies on the relation between tea consumption and
blood pressure. Epidemiological evidence about the long-term effect of tea on
hypertensive risk is also inconsistent. We examined the effect of tea
drinking, measured in detail for the past decades, on the risk of newly
diagnosed High blood pressure in 1507 subjects (711 men and 796 women), 20 years or
older, who did not have a hypertensive history during 1996 in Taiwan. RESULTS:
Six hundred subjects (39.8%) were habitual tea drinkers, defined by tea
consumption of 120 mL/d or more for at least 1 year. Compared with nonhabitual
tea drinkers, the risk of developing High blood pressure decreased by 46% for those who
drank 120 to 599 mL/d and was further reduced by 65% for those who drank 600 mL/d
or more after carefully adjusting for age, sex, socioeconomic status, family
history of High blood pressure, body mass index, waist-hip ratio, lifestyle factors
(total physical activity, high sodium intake, cigarette smoking, alcohol
consumption, and coffee drinking), and dietary factors (vegetable, fruit,
unrefined grain, fish, milk, visible-fat food, and deep fried food intake).
However, tea consumption for more than 1 year was not associated with a further
reduction of High blood pressure risk. Habitual moderate strength green or
oolong tea consumption, 120 mL/d or more for 1 year, significantly reduces the
risk of developing High blood pressure in the Chinese population.
Pycnogenol, French maritime pine bark extract, improves endothelial function
of hypertensive patients.
Life Sci. 2004 Jan 2;74(7):855-62.
A placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group study was performed with
58 patients to investigate effects of French maritime pine bark extract,
Pycnogenol, on patients with High blood pressure. Supplementation of the patients with
100 mg Pycnogenol over a period of 12 weeks helped to reduce the dose of the
calcium antagonist nifedipine in a statistically significant manner. The intake
of Pycnogenol decreased endothelin-1 concentrations significantly compared to
placebo while concentrations of 6-keto prostaglandin F1a in plasma were
significantly higher compared to placebo. Values for nitric oxide (NO) in plasma
increased in both groups, but the differences were not significant. Angiotensin
II concentrations in plasma were lowered in the placebo group to a larger extent
than in the Pycnogenol group. Heart rate, electrolytes and blood urea nitrogen
were not changed during treatment in both groups of patients. Unwanted effects
observed in both groups were of mild and transient nature, such as
gastrointestinal problems, vertigo, headache and nausea. Differences in rate of
side effects were not statistically significant between the two groups. Study
results support a supplementation with Pycnogenol for mildly hypertensive
patients.
Soy Milk and High blood pressure
Soy milk drinkers have reason to raise their cup and cheer. A recent three month
double blind study completed at the School of Medicine in Zaragoza, Spain tested
the effect of 500 ml (about a pint) of soy milk compared with the same amount of
cow’s milk in 40 men and women with mild-to-moderate High blood pressure. Before
initiation of the study, urinary isoflavonoids (soy contains compounds called
isoflavonoids, the best known being genistein) were undetectable in most cases,
meaning that their diet contained little or no soy products. After three months
of soy milk consumption, systolic blood pressure decreased by 18 mmHg compared
with 2 mmHg in the cow’s milk group. Diastolic blood pressure decreased by 15
mmHg versus 4 mmHg in the cow’s milk group. The researchers conclude that
chronic soy milk consumption lowers blood pressure in those with High blood
pressure.
This blood pressure-lowering action was correlated with the urinary excretion of
the isoflavonoid genistein, meaning that the more genistein excreted in the
urine (reflecting the higher amount in the body), the lower the blood pressure.
Dr. Sahelian says: Those who drink large amounts of milk should consider
reducing their milk consumption and partially or mostly substituting soy milk
instead. Try soy milk brands that have a minimal amount of added sugar. Use
stevia drops for additional sweetness.
The following compounds may help lower high blood
pressure but much more research is needed.
Ashitaba,
Flavonoids, diterpenes, alkaloids, glycosides, polysaccharides and proteins.
High Blood Pressure natural
treatment questions
Q. Is vinpocetine
safe for people with uncontrolled high blood pressure to take? If it dilates the
blood vessels in the brain, is this dangerous for people who are at risk for
strokes?
A. I have not come across studies evaluating the
influence of vinpocetine on blood pressure. Vinpocetine is actually used to
treat strokes.
Q. Is it okay to take an
ace inhibitor with
fish oil capsules for high blood pressure?
A. I don't see any problems with this combination.
Q. Studies have show that green tea can lower high
blood pressure. What are your thoughts?
A. There are many nutrients involved in lowering blood pressure.
Small amounts of green tea should be healthy but more research is needed to
determine the influence of green tea on blood pressure.
Q. I have high blood pressure. Is a multivitamin okay
to take?
A. As long as the multivitamin is not loaded excessively with very
high doses of B vitamins, it should not be a problem.
Q. I am a little confused regarding your information
titled natural High blood pressure treatment Options. You indicate vitamin B6,
folate, and vitamin B12 are crucial for the health of arteries and you recommend
taking B complex. However, under your Q & A section when someone ask if it is
okay to take a multivitamin, it indicates not if it has a high doses of B
vitamins. I currently have high blood pressure and take a vitamin with extra B
complex.
A. We think vitamin B, in a dosage of one to three times the RDA
could be helpful for high blood pressue, but we don't think a B complex that has
10 times or more of the daily RDA requirement is a good option. Many B complex
vitamin supplements are called B50. The RDA for vitamin B1 is about 2 mg,
therefore people are ingesting 25 times the RDA which we don't think is
necessary or beneficial.
Q. I have low blood pressure. I have ordered beta
sitosterol. I see research that says it is good for both low and high blood
pressure and some that says it will further lower my blood pressure. I would
like to know which you believe it true before I take it. I am having heart
palpitations.
A. We have not seen any human studies regarding the role of beta
sitosterol supplement use and its influence on blood pressure.
Q. I'm confused on which
supplements to purchase for
high blood pressure.
I'm 47 years old, my weight 145 pounds, I work in a highly stressful job, my
blood pressure is 180/100 or 170/110. My medical doctor placed me on
high blood pressure
medicine the lowest dosage and I was unable to stand on my
feet at all, I felt dizzy, he then put me on hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg and I
broke out of hives all over my body. So now I am taking nothing. I walk on a
treadmill in the morning 5 days a week. My diet consist of mostly salmon,
sardines, butterfish and vegetables. No meat. I'm asthmatic and only have 1and
1/2 lung. Could you please direct me to which supplements that will help me to
lower my
high blood pressure.
A. We can't give any individual advice you are welcome to discuss
the information on this
high blood pressure
page with your doctor.
Q. I was looking at Coq-10 30mg and 50 mg potency
softgels and the vitamin C pills. Can i take both the Coq-10 softgel and the
Vitamin C with a multivitamin all at the same time in the morning with breakfast
with my blood pressure pill.
A. This involves a treatment question and we cannot make
recommendations since that would be taking the role of a doctor. We have no idea
of health condition and medical history or exam. We can say in general that
vitamin C and coq10 30 mg and most multivitamins are safe supplements that can
be taken in the morning but the decision is up to you and your health care
provider.
Q. I am looking for a natural supplement for high blood pressure. My husband has high blood pressure and would like to take a natural product. All the medicines Dr's prescribe do not work with him and a lot of side effects.
I took aldactazide for 2 years for water
retention. My doctor recently switched me to hydrochlorithiazide. I would like
to wean myself off diuretics and would like to know if there are good natural
alternatives to use in the process?
I am not aware of natural herbs or supplements that are
effective as diuretics to the same extent as the prescription medications in
terms of water retention or lowering blood pressure, but there are natural
supplements that could be helpful in treating hypertension.
What supplement is used to keep high blood
pressure in check?
No single supplement is effective by itself, but a
combination may be helpful along with diet and proper food selection.
Very upset / concerned - have done all the right
things for my BP which seems mostly anxiety driver. I take coq10, l theanine,
gaba with relora & theanine, magnesium, hawthorn, motherwort, cayenne, just
started nattokinase, take garlic & fish oil every day, yet - I have white coat
syndrome & bp soars at any docs office or dentists - as high as 180. I come home
& its down into the 140s but usually I get it down into the 130s but I continue
to have anxiety now know then readings are high so when I use my cuff monitor &
feel my heart start beating fast & the darnn BP stays in the 140s. Any products
you can recommend? I eat well, and exercise - just so sad because I had high
hopes for natural things & they are not working - I hate it but will probably
have to go in & get BP meds from an MD or even anxiety meds - both with side
effects.