Bp Essentials - 180 Caps - Dr. Whitaker

Reducing High Blood Pressure Naturally

Frequently undiagnosed or ignored because it's onset can be without symptoms, high blood pressure responds well to changes in diet, exercise level, & to the right supplements.

Hypertension or high blood pressure is known as a silent killer because people often do not know that they have it until the body is already damaged. If you think that you are at risk, it is important to have your blood pressure monitored regularly, because hypertension can lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and retinal (eye) damage.

The most common causes of hypertension are narrowed arteries or a decrease in arterial elasticity. Narrowing and hardening of the arteries are primarily caused by eating too much of the wrong types of fats. It is important that you get enough of the right kinds of fats to limit this damage and to promote health. Other causes are kidney disease, heavy metal toxicity, obesity, stress and poor diet. Some of these factors are beyond our control, but many can be changed through diet, lifestyle changes, detoxification, and a combination of the right supplements and complimentary therapies.

Fish Peptide Extract
Commonly recommended in Japan, the fish peptide extract in BP Essentials works in a similar way as ACE inhibitor drugs, but without the side effects. ACE is an enzyme that constricts blood flow in blood vessels. With this enzyme inhibited, there is less constriction of the blood vessel walls, and as a consequence, blood pressure is lowered. The fish peptide extract in BP Essentials is certified free from heavy metals. Each dose of BP Essentials contains 750mg fish peptide extract.

• Reduces blood vessel constriction

• Inhibits an enzyme that elevates blood pressure

• Clinically proven to lower blood pressure

  
  Hawthorn
  Hawthorn is a cardiotonic herb which means that it supports the functioning of the heart and vascular system. It is a unique herb because it can be used for both high and low blood pressure. Its blood pressure regulating effect is mediated by several components of the herb. Hawthorn, especially the berries, contains bioflavinoids. Bioflavinoids repair damaged vessels and dilate vessels in the heart and extremities. This regulates blood pressure and also improves heart pain (angina) and leg pain (peripheral vascular disease) that are due to lack of blood flow.
  
  Hawthorn also influences the angiotensin-converting enzyme, an enzyme that regulates blood pressure by balancing the amount of fluid in the vessels. Other antioxidants in hawthorn, called proanthocyanidins, decrease spasms in the blood vessels and reduce the build up of plaque in the arteries. Finally hawthorn improves heart functioning without altering the amount of blood going through the heart. This makes hawthorn a good choice for the treatment of mild heart failure. BP Essentials is formulated with 180mg of standardized hawthorn per dose.
  
  

• Dilates blood vessels, thus reducing blood pressure
• Improves circulation
• Reduces plaque formation
  
  Stevia
  Known primarily for as a natural sweetener that doesn't affect blood sugar levels, stevia extract has recently been clinically proven to reduce blood pressure. Stevia's active ingredients in BP Essentials (steviosides) help to dilate blood vessel walls, allowing the easier flow of blood through them.