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Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Blood pressure consistently above 140/90. Hypertension is a major risk factor in the development of heart disease and stroke and can lead to kidney impairment, eye disease, and brain hemorrhage if not controlled.

Related Drugs

		Antihypertensive Drugs (Diuretics)

		Antihypertensive Drugs (Calcium Channel Blockers)

		Antihypertensive Drugs (ACE Inhibitors / ARBs)

		Antihypertensive Drugs

Related Health Topics

		Edema

		Migraine prohylaxis

		Diabetic nephropathy

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Calcium

Calcium supplements may help maintain healthy blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Coenzyme Q10

CoQ10 may help maintain a healthy blood pressure when used alone or when combined with antihypertensives.

Fish Oil

High dose fish oil supplementation may help maintain healthy blood pressure.

L-Arginine

1-2 grams L-arginine is an amino acid used naturally for the production of nitric oxide, a vasoldilator.

Magnesium

Magnesium supplementation may help improve blood flow and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

Potassium

Potassium may help lower blood pressure. Doses need to be recommended by a healthcare provider and those with hypertension should not self-treat with potassium.

There may be interactions between certain vitamins, minerals, supplements, or herbs with prescription medications used for this health state. View the drug interaction section for more information.

Fish Oil

If using in combination with antihypertensive drugs, monitor blood pressure frequently and watch for signs of hypotension.

Goldenseal

The goldenseal constituent, hydrastine, may cause vasoconstriction and therefore could compromise the health status of those with hypertension.

Green Tea Catechins

Caffeine in green tea can increase heart rate and blood pressure and therefore could compromise the health status of those with hypertension.

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