Posted by Tom Matthews

In Reply to: CO Q10 good for high blood pressure? posted by Mike

Yes, CcQ10 has been proven effective in many studies for which I can
supply references. Also the herb forskolin. See the appended
hypertension Protocol for details.

--Tom
Tom Matthews

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Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

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DISCLAIMER

THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROGRAM (AND ANY ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIAL)
IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE THE ATTENTION OR ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN OR
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. ANYONE WHO WISHES TO EMBARK ON ANY
DIETARY, DRUG, EXERCISE, OR OTHER LIFESTYLE CHANGE INTENDED TO PREVENT
OR TREAT A SPECIFIC DISEASE OR CONDITION SHOULD FIRST CONSULT WITH AND
SEEK CLEARANCE FROM A QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

There are many nutrients that may reduce or eliminate the need for
anti-hypertensive medications. Nutrients do not work immediately to
lower blood pressure the way drugs do, so it is important to carry
through nutritional blood pressure lowering therapy over a period of
four to 12 weeks. Physician cooperation is crucial if you are to reduce
your intake of blood pressure lowering drugs safely. Regular blood
pressure monitoring is mandatory in order to determine if the
nutritional regimen you are following is controlling your blood
pressure.
The two nutrients best documented to control hypertension are garlic
and coenzyme Q10. The amount of standardized garlic extract needed to
lower blood pressure is between 1,500 and 3,000 mg a day. The amount of
coenzyme Q10 needed to lower blood pressure is between 200 and 300 mg a
day. The coenzyme Q10 should be taken in a liquid oil capsule for
optimal assimilation. After following this garlic/coenzyme Q10 regimen
for four weeks, consult your physician about reducing the dosage of your
anti-hypertensive medication. The objective is to be able to slowly
reduce your intake of drugs as the natural anti-hypertensive effective
of garlic/coenzyme Q10 begins to take effect. It is crucial to monitor
your blood pressure closely, since the garlic/coenzyme Q10 combination
does not work for everyone.
Some people have high blood pressure because they are deficient in
certain minerals that keep blood pressure in balance. Anyone with
elevated blood pressure should be taking between 500 and 2,000 mg of
elemental magnesium a day. About 80% of Americans are magnesium
deficient, and low levels of magnesium are associated with hypertension
and arterial disease.
Even if magnesium fails to lower your blood pressure, it can reduce the
risk of complications such as stroke. Among the most popular types of
anti-hypertensive drugs are calcium channel blockers. These drugs are
sold under trade names such as Norvasc and Procardia. Magnesium is
nature's calcium-channel blocker. It inhibits excessive calcium
infiltration into cells. Magnesium is safe to take, with the only
adverse side effect being diarrhea when too much is taken.
In addition to magnesium, those with high blood pressure should
consider taking 500 mg of potassium. A potassium deficiency can cause
high blood pressure in some people. Unlike magnesium, which is very
safe, too much potassium can be lethal. A blood test can reveal if you
need additional potassium.
Supplemental calcium may help some women lower their high blood
pressure. Before attempting to use magnesium and potassium to treat
hypertension, please pay attention to the caution at the end of this
protocol.
High doses of fish oil concentrates have lowered blood pressure in some
people. It requires eight to 10 capsules of Mega-EPA capsules of fish
oil to duplicate those studies. There are cardiovascular and other
health benefits associated with taking fish oil, so if your GI tract can
tolerate such a high daily dose of fish oils, then you may lower your
blood pressure and gain other benefits.
Some other blood pressure-lowering nutrients include vitamin C in doses
of 3,000 to 10,000 mg and the amino acid arginine in doses of 5,000 mg
one to three times a day. Arginine can work synergistically with
ACE-inhibiting anti-hypertensive drugs such as Vasotec and Capoten. This
is important for those with chronic hypertension who fail to respond to
conventional or alternative therapies.
An herbal extract that may reduce blood pressure is forskolin. Between
1981 and 1994, forskolin was tested in more than 5,000 in vitro studies
to assess its cell regulating effects. Forskolin showed a wide range of
cardiovascular benefits. It appears to lower blood pressure, improve
arterial blood flow, strengthen heart contractions, and relieve angina
(heart) pain.
Studies show that forskolin relaxes arteries. High blood pressure is
often associated with a reduction in arterial elasticity. Forskolin has
a vasodilating effect on arteries that is thought to be the mechanism by
which it lowers blood pressure.
If you'd like to see if forskolin replaces your anti-hypertensive
drugs, extreme caution is mandatory and physician cooperation essential.
You should reduce the dosage of your anti-hypertensive drug very slowly
while increasing your intake of forskolin. Monitor your blood pressure
on a daily basis. If you do not exercise caution, an acute hypertensive
event could occur, resulting in a stroke.

CAUTION: Do not use forskolin if you have prostate cancer.

Our general precaution is that, if you're going to attempt to use any
of the nutrients the Foundation recommends to replace anti-hypertensive
drugs, you must do so with the cooperation of your physician. You cannot
assume that any nutrients will be able to replace a drug that is
effectively controlling your blood pressure. Daily blood pressure
monitoring is mandatory to insure that the nutrient regimen you are
following is really keeping your blood pressure under control.
If nutrients fail to keep your blood pressure under control, our
favorite class of anti-hypertensive drugs are the ACE inhibitors. ACE
stands for angiotensin-converting-enzyme, which causes hypertension by
constricting the arterial system. By blocking the angiotensin-converting
enzyme, which is what ACE inhibitors do, the arterial system can be
returned to a more youthful state of elasticity. Popular ACE Inhibiting
drugs are Capoten and Vasotec. Nutrients such as arginine and forskolin
also inhibit arterial constriction by improving arterial elasticity.
Those with hypertension often have artery disease. See the
Atherosclerosis protocol for additional suggestions.

Product availability: Forskolin, coenzyme Q10, Mega-EPA, garlic, vitamin
C, Life Extension Mix, garlic, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and
arginine are available by calling 1-800-544-4440. Capoten and Vasotec
are prescription drugs that should be prescribed by a physician
knowledgeable in treating hypertension.

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