High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition that affects a large number of people. In the US alone, the condition affects over 70 million people. In states like Alabama, Mississippi and West Virginia over 40 percent of the population suffered from hypertension in 2015. That number is concerning if you take into account the dire side effects of hypertension. It not only puts people at risk of cardiovascular diseases such as cardiac arrest and stroke but also conditions like brain and kidney dysfunction. Treating hypertension is relatively easy- all you have to do is switch to healthier meals and exercise. You can also go the extra mile and use herbs and supplements. They lower your blood pressure and give you some added health benefits.
Garlic
There’s more to this herb than a pungent smell and stronger taste. In fact, garlic might just be one of the most effective extracts that lower blood pressure. To achieve lowered BP, garlic works in two ways. First, it acts as an anti-clogging agent. By preventing plaque from forming on the walls of blood vessels, garlic ensures that they remain wide enough to let blood flow through. Secondly, garlic leads to more production of nitrous oxides in the body. Nitrous oxides act as vasodilators (makes walls of blood vessels relax, so the vessels dilate). The dilation improves blood flow which in turn lowers blood pressure. About 600 to 1200 mg of garlic a day should help people with hypertension. They could just put in soups or take it as a vegan supplement.
Cocoa
People take cocoa in many forms. Some take it as the bean, others as the butter and most as dark chocolate. Cocoa helps lower BP because it belongs to a class of nutrients called flavonoids. Flavonoids stimulate the production of nitrous compounds in the body. This makes blood vessels dilate thereby lowering the strength of blood flow. You can try out a few vegan supplements offered by Body by Nature that contain flavonoids.
Wheat bran/ Oatmeal
Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber. Scientists do not know how fiber lowers blood pressure only that it does. A 2005 study published in the Journal of Hypertension established that as fact. In the study, participants who took in more dietary fiber showed lowered hypertension. The fiber came from green veggies and whole grain. It lowered fiber in both those who had hypertension and those who did not. You can also try out oatmeal supplements offered by Body by Nature.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed has omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 acids help lower blood pressure by lowering high ‘bad’ cholesterol levels. Omega-3 oils may be more effective than sodium in fighting hypertension. You can grind flaxseed and sprinkle them into dishes or smoothies. You can also try out Linseed oil vegan supplements offered by Body by Nature.
People suffering from high blood pressure need to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to avoid medical complications. You can also check out the wide array of vegan supplements offered by Body by Nature.
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