Q: What vitamins can be used for high blood pressure and cholesterol?
A: Niacin, also known as vitamin B3 has been shown to be helpful in lowering cholesterol. Recent research suggests that Vitamin C may help with blood pressure. Since both these vitamins are found in many fresh fruits and vegetables, it makes more sense to eat healthily rather than to rely on supplements.
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How much Niasin would a person take if they have both High Blood Pressure and high Cholosteral
thanks for informations
I had experienced muscle aches and knee pains with Simvastatin & Lipitor ( worst). My doctor prescrbed Crestor but I have not taken it yet for fear of the same side effects.
I have been good w/ my fruits and veggies diet and has been consistent w/ my stretching exercises. I can’t walk far w/out pain due to my osteoarthritis (knee). I have not been prescribed Niacin. I will ask my doctor if I should take it.
I too tried Lipitor, etc with muscle aches and knee pains while taking them guess they are called statins. I don’t take any of them anymore and just try to eat vegetables and fruits as well as stretching exercises like you do
Eat your veggies and fruits! It makes a world of difference. Don’t let these pill pushing doctors scare you. Limit your salt intake…that’s very important too. Just eat unprocessed food as much as possible.
I tried at least 7 different statins & the muscle pain was too much for me. I now am concentrating on eating better food, besides fruit & vegetables, and exercise & it has helped.
Don’t count on much (if any) BP lowering with Vitamin C. CoQ10 and Magnesium are better bets. For mild blood pressure reduction all that may be needed is fish oil, CoQ10 and Magnesium in conjunction with a diet focused on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid caffeine, salt and limit alcohol also and be specially careful with sugar.
Niacin can be effective for cholesterol reduction in addition to lowering LpA. Elevated LpA is a high risk factor for heart disease. It is inherited and cannot be lowered with diet and exercise. High doses of Niacin are needed. Arthur Agatson author of the South Beach diet indicates that someone with normal cholesterol less than 200 can still have abnormal LpA equivalent to cholesterol > 240 and be at high risk for CVD.
Esselystn, of the Cleveland Heart Clinic has indicated that normal total cholesterol(a reading which would virtually guarantee one to be heart attack and stroke proof) is 150 or below. A cholesterol reading of 200 might be normal for America and those following SAD the Standard American Diet but the actual number which will protect one from disease is 50 points lower and achievable with a vegan diet containing little to no fats or oils.
Other nutritionally and evidence based doctors will say that too little cholesterol is very bad for you. There are other measures, such as ratio of HDL, LDL and Triglycerides and subtypes. Here is a good article on the subject. http://www.drsinatra.com/cholesterol-definition/
I agree with M.R. 150 is the cholesterol number that eliminates the risk of CVD. One cannot have a cholesterol too low and have it pose any health risks. Rural cultures that consume no meat or dairy have cholesterol levels between 90-150 as Esselstyn points out.