Blood Pressure

Natural Supplements for Blood Pressure

Sodium contracts the blood vessels while Magnesium, Potassium, and Calcium relax them.  Magnesium can be used to lower blood pressure, and a magnesium-rich diet may even prevent hypertension.  Studies also show that Magnesium also helps to thin the blood, lessen the risk of heart attack, and lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 75% of Americans do not get enough magnesium in their diet. Chelated Magnesium complexes are more easily absorbed. 

Supplementing Calcium each day can also significantly reduce blood pressure.  Populations with low Calcium intakes have higher rates of high blood pressure. Studies also suggest that Psyllium Husks or Glucomannan may both support healthy blood pressure by helping rid the body of excess sodium. Taurine amino acid is vital to the regulation of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium in the body and is being used to support healthy blood pressure. 

Newer studies have shown significant reductions in blood pressure can be obtained through several supplements: Hawthorn, Chlorella, Grape Seed Extract, Aged Garlic, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, L-Arginine, and Folic Acid

Collagen and Vitamin C (needed for collagen production) may actually help to reverse the damage and improve blood pressure over the longer term.