HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

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 the age of 65. 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. 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. A good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin and mineral supplement, especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic.
• Fatty Acids                          Important for reducing blood pressure and increasing blood circulation as well as a preventative aid for 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 found in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
• Multi-Vitamin                     Vitamin B complex, inositol, zinc, vitamin A and 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 well with Reishi mushroom in immune system herbal mixtures.

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