Hypertension

You may address nutritional deficiencies with the following supplements:

• A multivitamin daily, containing the antioxidant vitamins A, C, E, the B-complex vitamins, and trace minerals such as magnesium, calcium, zinc, and selenium.

• Magnesium citrate, 200 - 400 mg daily, for blood pressure regulation.

• Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil, 1 - 2 capsules or 1 tablespoonful oil one to three times daily, to help decrease inflammation and help with immunity. Cold-water fish, such as salmon or halibut, are good sources.

• Resveratrol (from red wine), 50 - 200 mg daily, to help decrease inflammation and for antioxidant effects.

• SAMe (s-adenosyl-L-methionine), 100 - 200 mg before breakfast daily, for stress and mood improvement.

• Lycopene, 5 mg one to three times daily, for antioxidant and blood pressure lowering activity.

• Coenzyme Q10, 100 - 200 mg at bedtime, for antioxidant, blood pressure lowering, and muscular support.

• L-theanine, 200 mg one to three times daily, for stress and nervous system support.

• L-arginine, 1 -2 gm three times daily, for blood vessel and immune support.