What Are The Best Supplements For Lowering Blood Pressure Naturally?

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015

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Question : What are the best supplements for lowering blood pressure naturally? I am implementing the dietary recommendations as well, and desire to reduce or eliminate medicine.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following supplements to reduce blood pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am happy to know that you are committed to reduce your bp naturally without medications.

This requires strong willing and determination.

The supplements commonly used in reducing bp contain :
- garlic
- calcium
- potassium
- fish oil

You will notice the changes 3Weeks or 3 months after implementing the changes and starting the supplements.

All the best!
Dr.Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (16 minutes later)

Thank you...

What about CoQ10? I've heard that's also helpful.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
CoQ 10 is of help in treating hypertension.

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

There are strong evidences that support the idea that CoQ 10 deficiencies may be associated with hypertension and taking CoQ 10 every day may reduce 10-20% BP. This is why CoQ 10 is of help in treating hypertension.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (28 minutes later)

Thank you!

Is Coq 10 safe when taking low levels of bp medicine?

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Coq 10 can be used safely with low doses of anti hypertensive...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Coq 10 can be used safely with low doses of anti hypertensive medicines in order to control BP. You have nothing to worry about that.

Wish you health!
Dr. Benard

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad