High Blood Pressure - Hypertension

About 50 million Americans have high blood pressure and according to the U.S. Public Health Service, hypertension affects more than 50% of all Americans over 65 years old. Men tend to suffer from hypertension and high blood pressure more than women. But the risk for women goes up after menopause reaching men's risk levels for high blood pressure. Because, high blood pressure may cause no symptoms until problems occur it is also called the "silent killer".

Nutrient / Supplement	Helpful notes
L-Carnitine	helps in the transporting of long chain fatty acids which aides in prevention of heart disease and high blood pressure. Great when combined with a omega fatty acid and flax seed supplement.
Magnesium	low intake of magnesium has been linked to high blood pressure and a good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic.
Fatty Acids	important for reducing blood pressure and also increasing blood circulation as well as preventative aid on general heart health. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish and flax and borage seed oils from plants.
Vitamin C	vitamin C helps high blood pressure and hypertension by improving adrenal function. Usually can be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Multi-vitamin	vitamin B complex, Inositol, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E all serve to help lower blood pressure and reduce its effects.
Garlic	garlic has been shown to help lower high blood pressure and works great with reishi mushroom in what are immune system herbal mixtures.

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All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA