Managing High Blood Pressure, “the Silent Killer,” with the Help of Nutrients

Friday, February 16, 2024

Published on July 20, 2022

Studies show how magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for hypertension, sometimes more effectively than other conventional interventions

Key Points

Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other health consequences leading to premature death
One particular study confirmed vitamin D’s relationship specifically to systolic blood pressure (SBP), where higher vitamin D levels were associated with lower SBP; it also showed that this relationship was strongest among those getting more magnesium compared to those getting less, meaning the combination of higher vitamin D levels and higher magnesium intake has an even stronger effect on lowering blood pressure than either alone
Another study found that omega-3s EPA+DHA were as or more effective for lowering blood pressure than other lifestyle-related interventions, including increasing physical activity and restricting alcohol and sodium

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of the adult population in the United States has high blood pressure, and many of them are unaware that they have it.

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