Part of the health plan to lower a person’s BP is to lower the blood cholesterol levels. The goal of this treatment is to prevent an impending heart attack or a stroke.One of the ways to decrease your cholesterol is to be mindful of your diet or the foods that you eat. You need to be aware of your food intake so that you will be able to control it and decrease your bad cholesterol intake. For those who really have shooting cholesterol levels, their physicians may prescribe them with medications which can decrease the cholesterol levels.
Heavy metals like lead and calcium which can raise blood pressure are antagonised by magnesium. Magnesium citrate can also reverse calcification of hardened blood vessels (lowering total peripheral resistance) thereby lowering elevated blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and formation of thrombo-embolism. I normally combine magnesium and zinc picolinate to dissolve arteriosclerosis and lower high blood pressure.
Fish. By eating cold water fish 2-3 times a week you can lower your blood pressure very quickly. Eat salmon, sardines, mackerel or tuna. They are rich in Omega 3 and also helps lower cholesterol.
Calcium is the third nutrient recommended for reducing high blood pressure. They help stop blood clots. The majority of adults are calcium deficient without even being aware of it. It is recommended to get 1,250 milligrams of calcium a day. The following foods are a good natural source of calcium: broccoli, low fat dairy products and spinach.
Production of Nitric Oxide and your overall health can also be enhanced through regular exercise and a diet focused on consuming large enough amounts of L-Arginine. Although, it can be difficult to meet your bodies total Nitric Oxide requirement through diet alone – so supplements are recommended to assure optimum daily intake.