A recent study shows that olive leaf extract may be an effective way to lower blood pressure naturally. Read the rest of this entry »

Known as the “silent killer” high blood pressure plays a major role in overall cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, people with high blood pressure die an average of 5 years earlier than those with normal blood pressure. Read the rest of this entry »

In 1999 a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to see if oral coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) lowers blood pressure. Half of the approximately 80 participants with isolated systolic hypertension received 60mg of oral CoQ10 administered twice daily Read the rest of this entry »

A meta study published in the Journal of Hypertension reviewed 36 randomized trials which measured fish oil intake and its effect on blood pressure. The conclusion was that with a median dose of 3.7g/day the reduction in systolic blood pressure was Read the rest of this entry »

The smell of hydrogen sulfide (the “rotten egg” smell) in flatulence has been tied to lower blood pressure in mice. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for a natural way to lower blood pressure? A study by UC Davis indicates that grape seed extract may be a viable way to lower blood pressure.

24 adults with metabolic syndrome (factors that increase that increase the risk of heart disease, such as high blood pressure) were divided up into three groups and followed for one month. One group was given a placebo, another 150 milligrams of grape seed extract and the final 300 milligrams of grape seed extract. In the end both groups receiving grape seed extract had an average drop in blood pressure of 12 millimeters systolic and 8 diastolic.

More information can be found at http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/update/2006_03_30/grapeseed.htm

Recent testing in Japan has indicated that feeding rats several proteins found in chicken legs reduced the blood pressure in the test animals. Whether or not this can be effectively transfered over to people remains yet to be seen. I’ll keep you updated on this.

More information can be found at: http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINTRE4982IH20081009

Research suggests that melatonin, traditionally treasured as a homeopathic sleep aid, may be useful for lowering high blood pressure. Read the rest of this entry »

Vitamin C has been traditionally used as a home remedy for lowering blood pressure, and a study by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University seem to confirm that vitamin C is a useful tool for lowering blood pressure in hypertensives.
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New research suggests that you may be able to lower high blood pressure by simply drinking to cups of beetroot juice a day. The study, conducted by The London School of Medicine and Barts, showed that consuming 500ml of beetroot juice a day reduces blood pressure an average of 10 mm hg for up to 24 hours. Read the rest of this entry »