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Nearly half of essential hypertension sufferers have blood sugar control problems. For these people a blood sugar lowering diet would be very valuable.

The late Dr Atkins stated that he was able to consistently bring high blood pressure right back down to normal by reducing the carbohydrates in the diet and adding vitanutrients.

Since most people drink too little water and ingest too much salt, getting these two in balance is often all that is required. About 60% of hypertensives are thought to be responsive to reduced salt intake.

Fatty Acids

Several studies have shown that large doses of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the form of fish oils are able to lower blood pressure in humans. They have an anti-inflammatory effect, maintain the flexibility of cells, make vessels more pliable, improve endothelial function, have favourable effects on blood cholesterol levels and enhance the production of nitric oxide to improve blood vessel relaxation.

Garlic

Garlic consumed regularly is beneficial for the heart and circulation. Various studies show that it can lower elevated blood pressure.

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 enhances the immune system and protects against free radicals. It is particularly valuable in treating heart conditions. In one study 26 patients with essential arterial hypertension were treated with oral CoQ10, 50mg twice daily for 10 weeks. At the end of the treatment, systolic blood pressure decreased from 164.5 to 146.7 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure decreased from 98.1 to 86.1 mmHg on average.

Vitamin C

High blood pressure is linked to abnormal antioxidant status and reduced levels of nitric oxide. Vitamin C has important roles on both of these therefore one would expect it to have a positive influence on blood pressure, and it does.

Vitamin C at doses of 500mg per day caused significant drops in blood pressure in men and women with hypertension according to one study.

Other Important Nutrients

L-arginine, a non essential amino acid converts to nitric oxide which in turn has profound effects on the endothelium, to allow arteries to relax and lower high blood pressure. Positive effects are seen from 2g to 9g a day.

Some minerals are particularly important in the cardiovascular system. These include calcium, magnesium and potassium. Taurine has a diuretic effect and can relax blood vessels.

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