The Top 6 Supplements for Keeping Blood Pressure in Check

According to numerous clinical studies, various supplements have been shown to have positive effects with regards to maintaining and/or reducing your blood pressure.  In this latest posting, I have listed the Top 6 supplements, along with references to studies from such organizations as The Mayo Clinic and University of Maryland.

In no particular order, these supplements are:

1.  Fish oil - It seems as though the DHA and EPA does have an effect on blood pressure.  2-3g/day seems to be recommended.  Clinical studies also show beneficial uses with regards to high cholesterol, diabetes, ADHD, and Lupus.

2.   Olive Oil - In my opinion, probably the most impressive test results.  Taken from the March 27th, 2000 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine:  "The most important finding in this study is that the daily use of olive oil, about 40 grams per day, markedly reduces the dosage of [blood pressure medication] by about 50% in hypertensive patients on a previously stable drug dosage,"

3.  Vitamin D - Called "The Sunshine Vitamin" due to the body's ability to transform sunlight into Vitamin D.  Studies show this helps to prevent hypertension.

4.  Magnesium - Studies show this may help regulate blood pressure.

5.  Grape Seed Extract - A study from UNC - Davis showed participants taking 150mg of grape seed extract saw their blood pressure drop after 4 weeks.

6.  Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - A review of 12 clinical studies hinted that CoQ10 has the potential to reduce blood pressure without major side effects.

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References:

Fish Oil Study University of Maryland

Fish Oil Study 1

Olive Oil Study
WebMD Olive Oil Article

Vitamin D Mayo Clinic

Vitamin D Linus Pauling Institute

Magnesium and BP

WebMD Grape Seed Extract Article

CoQ10 University of Maryland