High Blood Pressure and Natural Products

Almost half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure—a condition that can cause serious complications over time, including damage to the

Click here to view in browser. High Blood Pressure and Natural Products Almost half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure—a condition that can cause serious complications over time, including damage to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys.   If you have high blood pressure, you may have wondered whether any natural products can lower it.   There is evidence that some natural products, including cocoa, garlic, fish oil, flaxseed, green or black tea, probiotics, and the herb roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), may help lower blood pressure. However, the evidence for the effects of these products is limited, and their impact on blood pressure is small. No natural product has been shown to have effects on blood pressure comparable to those of drugs used to treat this condition.   Find out more

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