12/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson
Hypertension is one of the risk factors in cardiovascular disease. According to one study, it’s possible to take advantage of the calcium antagonistic effects of extracts from olives (Olea europaea) and roselle (Hybiscus sabdariffa) to treat hypertension and promote heart health.
Hypertension is characterized by chronically elevated blood pressure. It does not cause any symptoms, and its definite cause is currently unknown, although it is linked to risk factors like age and lifestyle. By itself, the condition is not life-threatening, but it can lead to severe complications that will result in premature death.
There are ways to manage hypertension, among which are proper diet and exercise. Many patients require the aid of maintenance medications that help control blood sugar levels. Some drugs increase the body’s supply of the mineral potassium, known for its ability to lower blood pressure.
Others prevent the uptake of calcium by your heart and blood vessels. As an effect, your blood vessels are relaxed, and your blood pressure is lowered. These drugs are called calcium channel blockers or simply calcium antagonists.
Both olive and roselle are notable for having calcium antagonistic properties. The authors of the study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, wanted to know if these effects may be used to lower blood pressure.
They tested a nutraceutical formulation containing extracts of the two plants on atria and aorta from guinea pigs. The formulation was found to have the ability to relax blood vessels and decrease heart rate, indicating the extract combination’s possible application as a food supplement for hypertension management.
As mentioned above, the right diet can help in managing hypertension. Here are the foods you need to incorporate into your diet to effectively control hypertension:
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