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Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Helpful tips for lowering high blood pressure

According to the National Institute for Health, there have been several small studies suggesting that magnesium supplementation may improve clinical outcomes in patients with disease coronarica. Magnesium can be found in halibut, vegetables, broccoli, squash, green leafy vegetables, almonds and even chocolate. The RDA is between 320-420 IU. Football has a role in reducing high blood pressure. In areas where there is a calcium intake there are higher rates of hypertension.

Calcium is found in dairy products, canned salmon and fortified orange juice, spinach, cabbage, celery and black strap molasses. The RDA is 1000-1200mg. Arginine is an L-amino acid. According to WebMD, there is evidence to show that it can help to improve blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It can also improve the symptoms of clogged arteries, chest pain or angina and disease coronarica.Gli foods that are rich in L-Arginine are dairy products, meat, fish,carob, chocolate, wheat germ, coconut and oats. There is no RDA for L-arginine, because the body usually produces remains in most cases. The therapeutic dose range 3-20 mg per day, but there is no standard RDA. Eating foods rich in potassium may help protect some people from developing high blood pressure. You can prevent certain people from developing heart disease. Gli foods rich in potassium are citrus fruits, bananas, avocados, broccoli, dairy products and fish. The RDA for potassium is 4700mg per day. 



According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, several clinical studies suggest that diets or supplements of fish oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids help to lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. An analysis of 17 clinical trials of fish oil supplements found that taking 3 or more grams of fish oil daily may reduce blood pressure in people with untreated hypertension. Best sources for Omega 3 fish are cold water fishes such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, tuna and herring. RDA of omega 3 fatty acids have not been established.

Importance of vitamins and supplements for overall health

Vitamins and supplements can play an important role in heart health and control of hypertension. Here are some that are known for their beneficial to the cardiovascular system. Vitamin B3 or Niacin is known to reduce blood pressure and triglycerides (bad cholesterol), and may help people with heart disease for its beneficial effects on coagulation. It may also help to prevent heart attacks. Niacin is found in lean red meat, fish, offal, pork, as well as milk and other dairy products. Other foods rich in niacin are almonds, beans, wheat products, rice bran, green leafy vegetables, carrots and celery.





The recommended daily allowance (RDA) is 14-20 mg. This small amount is usually absorbed by the average diet. A side effect of taking a supplement of niacin can be uncomfortable flushing of the face and body. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid may help to lower blood pressure by calming an overactive central nervous system according to an article published by Washington Post based on an Italian study conducted in 2008. It also relaxes the blood vessels, reduces blood clotting, helps to convert cholesterol into bile acids and protects the arteries. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, kiwi, mango, papaya, cranberry, pineapple and even a baked potato. The RDA is 60 mg per day. Lack of vitamin D may be observed in patients those who have heart disease and high cholesterol. Taking vitamin D along with a low fat and high fiber diet can help reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol level. Adequate vitamin D is made by the body naturally when exposed to sunlight. The elders in nursing homes or who live in northern climates with less sunlight can easily become deficient. Vitamin D can also be found in fortified milk, fruit juices and cereals. The RDA is 600 IU per day. Vitamin E helps to relax and protect your arteries, prevents the blood from becoming sticky and causing blood clots and helps to lower blood pressure. Vitamin E is found in wheat germ oil, eggs, vegetable oils, meat , poultry and cereals. The RDA is 15 IU for adults.