Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure

Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure

by | Apr 18, 2017 | Blood Pressure

I’ve long been a believer in the heart-healthy benefits of vitamin C, which helps lower the type of chronic inflammation that leads to heart disease. It is also a powerful antioxidant that helps the heart function better. But there is now evidence that vitamin C can...
Energy Drinks Spike Blood Pressure

Energy Drinks Spike Blood Pressure

by | Jan 5, 2017 | Blood Pressure

You may know that coffee contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. You may also know that over time, people who consume coffee drinks and energy drinks tend to have higher blood pressure than those who don’t. Caffeine is the main reason why energy drinks are so popular...
Ultrasound Lowers Blood Pressure

Ultrasound Lowers Blood Pressure

by | Dec 4, 2016 | Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most difficult medical conditions to control. Although it’s very common — 1 in 3 Americans have it — one-third of those who do have it cannot control their pressure with less than four medications. A team of Japanese researchers may...
CoQ10 Lowers Blood Pressure

CoQ10 Lowers Blood Pressure

by | Oct 31, 2016 | Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for both heart attacks and strokes, and so managing it is of critical importance. People with high blood pressure tend to have lower levels of CoQ10. For an article published in the Journal of Hypertension, experts from the...