| Natural
Remedy |
What
experts say about them |
Coenzyme
Q10
|
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Taking Coenzyme Q10 is shown to lower blood pressure. This
antioxidant also shows benefits for those suffering from heart disease
or high cholesterol. This vitamin-like chemical is one of the best high blood pressure natural remedies.
Dosage:
Start with 100 mg once daily and increase to 100 mg twice daily
if needed.
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Fish
Oil
(Omega-3
fatty acids) |

In addition to lowering high blood pressure, fish oil is highly
recommended
for those suffering from high
cholesterol and heart
disease. We consider it a Must-take
supplement.
Dosage:
Take 2 grams daily to start. Increase it to 4 grams daily as needed.
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| Garlic |

Garlic is also a
Must-take supplement similar to fish oil. Clinical studies
show that garlic can lower blood pressure up to 7%.
Dosage:
Take 200 mg three times daily.
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| Olive Oil |

Clinical
studies show that a diet high in extra virgin olive oil can
significantly lower high blood pressure. In some situations,
individuals can
reduce or even stop their prescription blood pressure medications.
Consider
increasing the use of extra virgin olive oil in your diet. Olive oil
used extensively in the Mediterranean diet shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Dosage: Take 30 to 40 grams daily as part of your diet.
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| Hawthorn |

Dosage:
Take 160 mg up to 1,800 mg daily (divide the dose to be taken three
times daily).
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| Stevia |

Stevia is best known as the natural sweetener. It is used as a
zero-calorie replacement for sugar or artificial sweeteners. Note that
the dose used as a sweetener is much lower than what is needed to lower
blood pressure.
Dosage:
Take 250 to 500 mg three times daily.
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| Hibiscus |

Hibiscus is shown to lower blood pressure in well-designed
clinical study done in Mexico by lead researcher Herrera-Arellano. The
study used an extract of hibiscus containing 250 mg of total anthocyanins
daily.
Dosage:
Make a decoction
by placing 1.5 grams of the flower in 100 mL of water for 10 minutes.
Drink once daily before breakfast.
Or take a supplement containing 250 mg of anthocyanins
daily.
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| Nattokinase |

A well-designed
clinical study involving 86 participants showed that taking nattokinase
lowered blood pressure modestly.
See Nattokinase for Blood Pressure for a quick discussion.
Dosage: See
this detailed review on nattokinase
before using nattokinase for treating high blood pressure. There are
some suspected dangers and side effects linked to using this enzyme
that you need to be aware of.
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| Asthaxanthin |

Studies done in rats show that taking asthaxanthin lowers high blood pressure.
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| Taurine |

Dosage:
Take 2 to 4 grams daily have been suggested.
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| Arginine |

Dosage:
Some experts suggest taking 2 grams three times daily.
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| Apple
Cider Vinegar |

Studies done on rats show that taking apple cider vinegar lowered the
blood pressure.
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- Maintains blood pressure already in the
normal range
- Improves cardiovascular system balance
which regulates blood flow & blood pressure
- Promotes healthy circulation
- Helps maintain a regular heart beat by
supporting the pumping action of the heart
- Promotes coronary artery health and
integrity
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