The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet (DASH) can significantly lower blood pressure. This diet is high in fruits and vegetables and the addition of lowfat dairy doubled the effectiveness. The diet when compared to the average American diet tripled the fiber intake. The diet also dramatically increased the intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium.
In other studies dark chocolate and tea were generally neutral or favorable for blood pressure, but coffee tended to increase the blood pressure. The beneficial effects are possibly associated with the polyphenols in tea and chocolate.
There is good reason to believe that vitamin D is important in regulation of high blood pressure. Knocking out the vitamin D receptor in rats result in the development of hypertension. Lack of the vitamin results in insulin resistance and the associated increase in blood pressure. Half the world population is deficient in vitamin D and insufficiency probably affects many more.
Intake of sugar and alcohol will often increase blood pressure.
Protein tends to lower blood pressure. Soybean protein is particularly effective. It is thought that this is due to the arginine content of soy which can be converted to nitric oxide which dilates the blood vessels.
Fish oil has also been shown to significantly lower blood pressure in some studies.
Exercise and weight loss are also effective measures in lowering blood pressure.
Supplements helpful for normalizing blood pressure would include Upbeet which promotes the production of nitric oxide to dilate blood vessels. Salmon Oil Plus would be helpful as it contains all 8 members of the omega-3 family, is tested for over 100 pollutants with a standard of zero, and is ultra high potency so the capsule is small and easy to swallow. One should also consider Vitamin D, Magnesium, and NeoLife Shake. Fiber and chelated Cal-Mag tablets could also be added.
High blood pressure can have many causes. Any of the factors mentioned in this article could play a role.
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