Category Archives: Blood Pressure

Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid for Blood Pressure?

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Vascular dysfunction is thought to be a significant cause of raised blood pressure. In particular, a reduction in the antioxidant status of the individual can cause increased blood pressure because the free radicals generated as a result of metabolic activity … Continue reading →

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Quercetin and Blood Pressure

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Quercetin is a flavonoid belonging to the flavanol sub-group. It is found in plants bound to various sugar moieties and its absorption in humans has been evidenced, particularly from onions. Quercetin may have a number of health effects in humans … Continue reading →

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Nattokinase and Blood Pressure

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Nattokinase is an enzyme derived from natto, a form of fermented soybeans. Evidence suggests that nattokinase has a number of health benefits. One of these health benefits might be to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Nattokianse may be able … Continue reading →

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Cardioprotection From Tree Nuts

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Vitamin C Lowers High Blood Pressure

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

In life, sometimes the simplest things can be said to be the best. In the case of high blood pressure, what could be simpler than taking some vitamin C? The effectiveness of vitamin C tablets at lowering blood pressure was … Continue reading →

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Calcium Supplements: Do They Lower Blood Pressure?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington

When discussing minerals and blood pressure the mineral that is usually mentioned in sodium. The relationship between sodium and blood pressure is more complex than is often considered. Most medical experts claim that as sodium intake increases, blood pressure also … Continue reading →

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Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Cherries Lower Blood Pressure

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Fruits and vegetables contain may phytochemicals that have been shown to have beneficial effects on physiological function. Studies have investigated the components within fruits and vegetables that could be beneficial. Many of these chemicals fall into the polyphenols group, which … Continue reading →

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Nitrates from Vegetables: Do They Lower Blood Pressure?

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Processed red meat has been investigated for its high nitrate and nitrite concentrations (nitrate is the oxidised form of nitrite and both are added to various sorts of processed meats as preservatives). Nitrates and nitrites can be converted to nitrosamines … Continue reading →

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Cherries Lower Blood Pressure

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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