Blood Pressure
According to the World Health Organization, roughly a quarter of the world’s adult population - about one billion people - have high blood pressure. A third of all American adults have high blood pressure.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke, and, according to the American Heart Association, because one-third of all Americans who know they have high blood pressure do not have it under control, its risk status is even greater in the eyes of many physicians who treat patients with high blood pressure. Even small reductions in blood pressure can have an effect in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the renowned long-term Framingham Heart Study.
More and more people with high blood pressure are seeking natural approaches combined with improved diet and exercise. Natural foods and nutritional supplements can help. The more support we provide our bodies so that they can function more effectively, the greater the possibility of achieving balanced systems and overall health and wellness.
In addition to a healthy, low-fat diet and regular exercise, using supplements like omega-3 fatty acids is a good step. Omega-3 fatty acids have also been proven to reduce systolic and diastolic pressure in patients with hypertension, and may contribute to greater reductions in pressure among those with atherosclerosis or high cholesterol. Scientists have found that Eskimos have very low blood pressure and perfect cholesterol levels, in large part due to the high concentration of omega-3 from fish in their diet. Most Americans don’t eat enough fish, so supplementing with Omega-3 can help achieve the healthy benefits enjoyed by the Eskimos.
The American Heart Association has a good deal of information about high blood pressure and heart health.
Another supplement that may have benefits to high blood pressure is OPC-source® French Maritime pine bark extract, which has been shown to play a potential role in maintaining health and preventing diseases such as cardiovascular disease.
SourceOne has a range of products and formulas applicable to high blood pressure.
Cholesstrinol™ Formulas
OmegaChoice® Essential Fatty Acids
VESIsorb® Delivery System
OPC-source® French Maritime Pine Bark Extract
Proprietary Formulas