Wednesday, August 22, 2007

BP Tip#7

Tip #7 - Can supplements lower blood-pressure?

According to the Mayo Clinic, some dietary supplements may help you lower your blood-pressure to a certain degree. The following supplements are categorized by the strength of the scientific evidence that shows they lower blood-pressure. Be careful when taking supplements. They can do more harm than good if used inappropriately.

Strong evidence for lowering blood-pressure: Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid

Good evidence for lowering blood-pressure: Coenzyme Q10

Unclear evidence for lowering blood-pressure: Garlic

To learn more about how to use supplements correctly from the Mayo Clinic's High blood-pressure Center Click Here.

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