Hypertension... The "Silent Killer" |
Current research indicates many natural substances lower blood pressure! There are at least 33 different studies indicating that Potassium can reduce blood pressure! |
We are facing an epidemic of high blood pressure, with approximately 55 Million Americans currently diagnosed with hypertension! |
This page was last updated on: June 21, 2001
Tomato... Tomatoes are high in gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), a compound that can help bring down blood pressure. They also contain six other compounds that do the same thing. |
Hawthorn... Hawthorn extract can widen (dilate) blood vessels, especially the coronary arteries. It has been used as a heart tonic for centuries! |
Broccoli.... This vegetable has at least six chemicals that reduce blood pressure! |
Carrot.... Carrots contain eight compounds that lower blood pressure! |
Magnesium.... To get magnesium, turn to leafy greens, legumes and whole grains. Purslane, poppy seeds and string beans are the best dietary sources. |
Saffron.... This herb contains a blood pressure-lowering chemical called "Crocetin" Some authorities speculate that the low incidence of heart disease in Spain is due to that nation's high saffron consumption! Use it in your cooking or make a tea with it. |
Spices... Fennel has at least ten compounds that lower blood pressure, oregano has seven, and black pepper, basil and tarragon each have six! |
Polyphenols... A particular association has been reported between certain polyphenols found in Olive Oil and the lowering of blood pressure! In the Medical Journal "Archives of Internal Medicine," the daily use of one to two tablespoons of olive oil showed a marked reduction in the required dosage of blood pressure medications! Patients who were on Anti-hypertensive Medications were able to cut their medicine dosage in half after only a few months! |
Magnesium... A recently released study known as the "Honolulu Heart Study," consistently showed that the lower the blood magnesium levels, the higher the risk of heart attack and the development of high blood pressure! 400 mg of magnesium daily in three different forms: oxide, citrate, and alpha ketoglutate will dramatically reduce your blood pressure level.Magnesium can also lower cholesterol! |
Celery... Celery has long been recommended in Chinese medicine for lowering high blood pressure! Eating as few as four stalks a day has proven to significantly lower blood pressure levels! |
With increased Potassium intake,people excreted much larger amounts of sodium from their bodies! We recommend Potassium in the Citrate form at a total of 99mg. daily! |
Potassium... has been demonstrated in several studies to protect the kidneys because of it's role in protecting the lining of blood vessels from damage! Consuming five or more fruits and vegetables daily is the ideal way to obtain sufficient Potassium! |
Garlic... This wonder herb not only helps normalize blood pressure, it also reduces cholesterol. Studies conducted using one garlic clove a day for 12 weeks, significantly lowered blood pressure levels! |
