Research has revealed that over 30 percent of the world’s population has high blood pressure, which is referred to as the leading modifiable risk factor for heart disease and early death. [1]
Blood pressure is determined by the force inserted on blood vessels by blood. Blood is pumped into blood vessels by the heart. High blood pressure makes the heart work extra to pump blood out to the body and contributes to hardening of the arteries.
High blood pressure can be caused by: older age, smoking, absence of physical activities, excess salt in diets, genetics, chronic kidney disease and stress.
However, there are various ways that can be used to reduce blood pressure, which include following a healthy diet, quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol, exercising and losing excess fat.
In this article, I will be discussing 10 supplements that can be used to reduce blood pressure.
Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that is vital for many functions in the body, such as blood pressure regulation. Studies reveal that magnesium [2] supplements can reduce blood pressure by increasing the production of nitric oxide (a signaling molecule that can relax blood vessels).
Experts say taking 365-450 mg of magnesium per day for an average of 3.6 months can greatly reduce blood pressure in people with chronic medical conditions.
Another review of 10 studies in over 200,000 people suggested that frequent dietary intake of magnesium prevent high blood pressure. Every 100-mg daily increase in dietary magnesium was responsible for a 5 percent reduction in high blood pressure risk.