Hypertension and Supplements
The World Hypertension Day has been marked for this year, 2022. But excerpts from the day's focus which is more awareness on the prevention and proper management of hypertension, remains to be seen.
One of the notable causes of Hypertension according to research is the “intake of Dietary Supplements e.g. Ginseng.
Based on the fact that one known etiology of hypertension is thrombosis, ginseng and other anti-coagulants helps to thin out the blood. Two extremes are involved here:- (1) Thrombosis (arterial blood clots/coagulants) can lead to hypertension while (2) unregulated anti-coagulation can cause excess thinning of the blood and subsequently hypertension, as well. (The former has to do with the arteries and small capillaries resisting the flow of blood while the latter has to do with large volumes of blood being pushed vigorously into the arteries by the heart).
Other supplements, whose unregulated intake can be fatal and precipitate complications, include: Vitamins A, D, E, K, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Amino acids etc.
Supplements of any kind should be administered by relevant health experts using RDA or RNI (WHO recommendations). This can be achieved by consulting with a Registered Dietitian or Clinical Nutritionist.
Other anticoagulants (blood thinners) in nature include ginger, tumeric, onions, garlic, cayenne peppers, cinnamon, gingko biloba etc..
Making 2 or more combination of these ingredients into tea to be taken in the morning and at night have been proven to effectively control thrombo-embolic hypertension and even stroke.
It is also advisable to get the dosage and frequency of usage from the Dietitian-Nutritionist.
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