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Blood Pressure Found to Increase Disability Later in Life

In a study of 999 patients, researchers found that those with high blood pressure that wasn't adequately controlled with medication were at greater risk for disability in later years.

Quercetin May Reduce Hypertension

A recent study found that Stage 1 hypertension patients who took 730 mg of quercetin per day for 28 days had reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Bioflavonoid-rich Peel Extracts: From Anti-hypertensive Effect to Anti-remodeling Effect in the Heart

This abstract on the anti-hypertensive effect of the purple passion fruit peel (PFP) extract, was presented at the Second International Symposium on Human Health Effects of Fruits and Vegetables, FAV Health 2007.

Fish Oil Improves Blood Vessel Health in People with High Blood Pressure

In a recent study of overweight patients with high blood pressure, artery stiffness improved greatly in those who took 3g of fish oil per day, compared to those to took a placebo.