What Vitamins Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure?

A great alternative to prescription medications, vitamins are a healthy and affordable way to lower high blood pressure. Consult your doctor first to determine the best vitamin choice for your condition.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E decreases the risk of hypertension and heart disease by protecting the arteries from cholesterol effects.

Vitamin A

Similar to Vitamin E, Vitamin A works mainly in the fat tissues of the body. It prevents build-up of bad cholesterol in the arteries.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C offers a variety of benefits, along with lowering high blood pressure. Vitamin C keeps free radicals from damaging the walls of the arteries. It also helps heal any present damage done to the arteries and raises good cholesterol levels.

Niacin

Niacin is part of the Vitamin B complex. There are eight B vitamins that make up the B-complex. Of these eight, B3, also known as Niacin, can improve blood circulation and reduce high blood pressure.

Folic Acid

Folic Acid is also part of the Vitamin B-complex. It has been said to lower high blood pressure by aiding the blood vessels in relaxing and by improving the body's blood flow.

References

• Hypertension

Resources

• Folate Intake and Hypertension
• Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamins