Category Archives: Blood Pressure

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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High Flavonoid Intake Reduces Risk of Hypertension

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Flavonoids are polyphenolic antioxidants that are bioavailable in humans. The main flavonoid subgroups are flavonols, flavanones, flavones, flavan-3-ols, proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins and isoflavones. These different subgroups may have different biological activities, and are present in a broad range of foods in … Continue reading →

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Fish Oils Reduce Blood Pressure

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Fish oils are the oils of cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and trout. Fish oils, both in supplemental form and from fish, may have a number of cardiovascular benefits. In particular, fish oils supply eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, … Continue reading →

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