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Discover nature’s most effective antihypertensive foods

December 19, 2018 -

Although there are conventional medications available for hypertension, these are associated with adverse side effects, so some patients prefer not to take them. Fortunately, there are many ways through which you can naturally improve blood pressure. These include regular exercise and eating anti-hypertensive foods, such as the following:

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Hydroethanol extracts from Senecio serratuloides DC exhibit antihypertensive properties

August 09, 2019 -

The findings of the study confirmed the use of S. serratuloides crude extract in traditional antihypertensive treatment.

Read more studies on natural treatments for hypertension and other heart problems at ReverseHeartDisease.news.

Journal Reference:

Tata CM, Sewani-Rusike CR, Oyadeji OO, Gwebu ET, Mahlakata F, Nkeh-Chungag BN. ANTIHYPERTENSIVE EFFECTS ...

Garlic, white onion, and purple onion found to possess antihypertensive, antidiabetic properties

February 13, 2019 -

These findings suggest that garlic, white onion, and purple onion exhibit antidiabetic and antihypertensive properties due to their inhibitory effect on key enzymes linked with diabetes and hypertension and their powerful antioxidant properties.

To read more studies on foods that prevent hypertension and Type 2 diabetes, visit SuperFoods.news.

Journal Reference:

Oboh G, Ademiluyi AO, Agunloye OM, Ademosun ...

Exercise is still the best way to lower blood pressure, study shows

April 19, 2019 -

In a recent study, researchers from the U.K. and the U.S. pooled data from existing studies to compare the effectiveness of exercise in lowering systolic blood pressure (SBP) with that of commonly prescribed antihypertensive medications. These medications included angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE-I), angiotensin-2 receptor blockers (ARBs), beta-blockers, calcium blockers, and diuretics. They targeted SBP because people with high SBP are at great risk of ...

Meet the “two-day cure” plant: An African medicinal plant that can naturally lower blood pressure

August 19, 2019 -

S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin problems, internal and external sores, rashes, burns, and wounds. Because of its efficacy, it is traditionally referred to as the “two-day cure” plant. While S. serratuloides is widely used in South African traditional medicine, its ability to lower blood pressure has not yet been investigated.

Therefore, for their study, the researchers looked at the safety and antihypertensive effect of hydroethanolic ...

Scientists confirm: You can use acupuncture to lower your blood pressure

October 03, 2018 - antihypertensive drug valsartan, resulting in severe dizziness and low blood pressure; the second was on irbesartan, another antihypertensive medicine; the third participant avoided all antihypertensive medicine because of their side effects. All participants underwent more than 40 acupuncture sessions spread across several months. In every case, the participant’s blood pressure went down to acceptable levels and remained that way months after treatment ...

Treat your hypertension naturally with mahogany seed extract

November 05, 2018 - antihypertensive and vasorelaxant effects of mahogany seed extract using both laboratory testing and clinical trials.

For the laboratory testing, they used the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FITR) analysis. For the clinical trial, on the other hand, they orally gave hypertensive mice with three different doses of mahogany seed extract: 250 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), 500 mg/kg, and 1,000 mg/kg each day for four weeks. In addition, they measured the ...

New Study Finds Increased Risk of Birth Defects Related to First Trimester Use of ACE Inhibitors (press release)

September 25, 2006 - antihypertensive medications, and 29,096 had no maternal use of antihypertensive drugs.The researchers found that major congenital malformations identified by vital records and hospital claims were diagnosed in 856, or 2.9 percent of infants, and that 203 infants had more than one malformation. Among infants exposed to ACE inhibitors in the first trimester, the proportion born with major congenital malformations was 7.1 percent, compared with 1.7 percent ...

Bioactive milk peptides found to have anti-hypertensive properties

June 26, 2019 -

In sum, the researchers recommend exploring milk di- and tripeptides for use in functional food, as well as a natural alternative to ACE inhibitor drugs.

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Journal Reference:

Vukic VR, Vukic DV, Milanovic SD, Ilicic MD, Kanuric KG, Johnson MS. IN SILICO IDENTIFICATION OF MILK ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DI- AND TRIPEPTIDES INVOLVED IN ANGIOTENSIN I–CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORY ...

Extracts from garlic, white onion and purple onion exert inhibitory effects against enzymes linked to diabetes and hypertension

November 27, 2020 -

Based on these findings, the researchers concluded that garlic, white onion and purple onion exert anti-diabetes and antihypertensive properties by inhibiting ACE, a-amylase and a-glucosidase activity and preventing lipid peroxidation in the pancreas and heart through their antioxidant activities.

Journal Reference:

Oboh, G, Ademiluyi AO, Agunloye OM, Ademosun AO, Ogunsakin BG. INHIBITORY EFFECT OF GARLIC, PURPLE ...

Fantastic flax: Add flaxseeds to your diet to reduce hypertension naturally

October 21, 2019 - antihypertensive effects.More studies on the link between flaxseeds and blood pressure

Other studies support the claim that flaxseeds have antihypertensive effects. A 2016 study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition reported that adding flaxseeds to your diet may result in significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

In this study, the researchers reviewed 15 previously published clinical trials with a total of 1,302 ...

Who needs meds? Simple potassium may lower blood pressure more safely than prescription drugs

April 13, 2017 - antihypertensive drugs to lower blood pressure levels may do more harm than good. Researchers said various antihypertensive drugs were found to induce different adverse conditions. Thiazide diuretics were known to cause erectile dysfunction and severe hyponatremia, while angiotension-converting enzyme inhibitors were found to cause severe hypotension, neutropenia, and proteinuria. ACEs were also associated with the onset of renal failure, hyperkalemia and angioedema....

Celery: A heart-healthy vegetable with cancer-fighting properties

May 08, 2024 - antihypertensive, cholesterol-lowering and anticancer properties. Some of the active components of celery that have been highlighted by studies are apigenin, luteolin, apiuman, chrysoeriol, coumarin, phthalides, polyacetylenes, perillyl alcohol and d-limonene. These compounds can be found in the leaves, seeds and heart of celery.Celery found to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol

A 2015 study published in the Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine looked at the effect ...

Boosting your quercetin intake found to have heart-protective effects

January 18, 2021 -

Fortunately, quercetin offers people with heart disease a more affordable alternative. Found in several fruits and vegetables like apples, berries and onions, quercetin belongs to a group of phytonutrients called flavonoids. Many studies have shown that quercetin helps protect the heart through its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antihypertensive effects. Take a look at the following studies to learn more about quercetin's health benefits.Studies on ...

The many uses of TCM herb Gynura divaricata in health, medicine, and food

July 20, 2018 - antihypertensive, hypolipidemic, antitumor, and antiproliferation effects of G. divaricata.

As for the culinary applications of G. divaricata, the researched touched on these too. Brewing the leaves and stems into a tea is said to be good for diabetes, while eating a soup of fresh shoots once every two or three days is believed to remedy gastrointestinal upset, improve insomnia, and lower hypertension. Adding the branches and leaves to pork dishes, claim the researchers, ...

Overweight women greatly benefit from drinking green tea

February 25, 2019 - antihypertensive activities.

In this study from BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the researchers wanted to determine the effects of drinking green tea on obese and overweight women.  To do this, they conducted a randomized, double-blind, and cross-over placebo-controlled clinical trial. They then measured parameters like triglyceride, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, and LDL levels, as well as obesity-related hormone peptides like leptin, insulin, ...

Avocados protect you from diabetes by regulating your cholesterol levels

August 20, 2018 - antihypertensive, antidiabetic, antithrombotic, antiatherosclerotic, anti-obesity, and cardioprotective.Other benefits of avocado

Here are some of the other benefits of eating avocado:

Incorporating avocados into your diet

Avocado is a versatile fruit that can be added to various dishes. It can be turned into guacamole by blending it with cilantro, garlic, and lime, or it can be sliced and served on salads, added to sandwiches, or added ...

Scientists find that tansy essential oil can be a potential natural remedy for E.coli and Staph infections

November 16, 2018 -

Traditionally, tansy is used for its different biological activities, which include antihelminthic, antihypertensive, antispasmodic, antidiabetic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities. However, its use as a natural remedy is not as prevalent in modern herbal medicine compared to other essential oils. The pharmacological uses of tansy can be attributed to the presence of flavonoids, parthenolide, and phenolic compounds. Regional variability ...

News Tip: Heavy Stress Plays Hefty Role in Heart Disease (press release)

September 05, 2006 - antihypertensive medication or drugs known as beta blockers to control or prevent potential problems. Williams recommends talking about problems with loved ones and brainstorming about ways to alleviate stressful situations. Regular meditation or relaxation, he said, can also help reduce the amount of stress hormones and protect the mind and body from the harmful effects of extreme stress.

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Better than bone broth? Many health gurus are switching to mushroom broth

July 16, 2019 - antihypertensive, and antiviral properties.

Mushrooms are fat- and cholesterol-free. They are also a good meat alternative because they're low-calorie and low-sodium.

Nutritious mushrooms contain antioxidants that protect your body from harmful free radicals. The latter is linked to health problems like cancer and heart disease. Aside from preventing damage due to aging, antioxidants also boost your immune system.

Some mushrooms, such as chaga, reishi, ...