According to the American Heart Association, Nearly One in Three Adults in the United States is Suffering from High Blood Pressure

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the major health problems of the 21st century. It is estimated that 43 million Americans suffer with high blood pressure, and less than 10 million are successfully treating it. An astounding estimated 77% of the population has hypertension and do not know it, choose not to treat it, or treat it without success. Important medical research has conclusively shown that people with a family history of either heart disease or high blood pressure should take aggressive action to reduce or prevent it, even if they presently don't have any symptoms. If you fall into this category, be sure to learn more about the causes and how to treat high blood pressure.

Additionally, many lifestyle factors—such as smoking, stress, obesity, excessive use of stimulants, a high sodium intake or a diet high in saturated fats—contribute to increased blood pressure.

Many Health Care Professionals are Recommending Nutritional Support and Wellness Treatments as an Important Defense

The good news is natural blood pressure treatment is possible. Today, millions of people are aware that they can be totally involved in helping to lower their own blood pressure. By maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active, and eating a low sodium diet, you can take positive steps to help lower blood pressure naturally.   Additionally, when your diet is not always perfect, supplements can be a great help. Natural blood pressure supplements have shown positive effects in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. Healthy Choice Naturals Blood Pressure Formula™ is an all-natural, scientifically developed formula that brings together the world's most important cardiovascular-supportive herbs and vitamins. Together, they help maintain optimum blood pressure and overall heart health.

What Level is Considered High Blood Pressure and What is Hypertension?

Blood pressure is measured by the blood that presses against the walls of the arteries and blood vessels. For people who suffer from high blood pressure, this measurement is abnormally high. When blood pressure is high, the heart must work harder to pump an adequate amount of blood to all parts of the body. Although blood pressure varies from person to person and also by age, in general terms, normal blood pressure should be less than 130 mm Hg systolic and less than 85 mm Hg diastolic. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic (120 over 80). With blood pressure above these measures, an individual is diagnosed with hypertension.

One of the Most Interesting New Clues to Heart Disease is High Homocysteine

High homocysteine levels are now known to contribute to arterial damage, high blood pressure and heart disease. Homocysteine is a substance that the body produces from an amino acid (a building block of protein) in food. The link between this substance and heart disease was discovered in 1969 by Dr. Kilmer McCully, then of Harvard and now at the Department of Veterans' Affairs Medical Center in Providence. Dr. McCully studied people with a rare genetic disorder called Homocystinuria and found that, in addition to the high levels of homocysteine, these people also had premature hardening of the arteries. They died early from heart attack or stroke. Dr. McCully concluded that homocysteine was the cause.

In the normal course of events, the homocysteine that a healthy body manufactures is converted into amino acids that are not harmful, thanks to three B vitamins: B-6, B-12 and, probably most importantly, folacin (also called foliate or, when used in a supplement or to fortify foods, folic acid). If this conversion does not take place rapidly enough, due to a genetic defect or vitamin deficiency, elevated levels of homocysteine may, in theory, damage arterial walls and promote a buildup of cholesterol, thus potentially leading to arterial blockage and heart attack.

Our Complete Blood Pressure Formula™ is Loaded with B-6, B-12 and Folic Acid to Support Healthy Homocysteine Levels and Help Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally*

*The FDA has determined that as part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease.

Research has shown B vitamins—B-6, B-12 and folic acid—are effective in combating high homocysteine. These essential vitamins help lower homocysteine levels. They protect the lining of the arteries, keeping them flexible while fighting arteriosclerosis and supporting heart health. Each daily dose of Healthy Choice Blood Pressure Formula™ provides 10mg of B-6, 200mg of B-12, and 200mcg of folic acid.

Speaking of folic acid, a study by Harvard Medical School and the Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston was the first to look at the effect of folic acid on high blood pressure in a large number of people. Over an eight year period, 19,720 women between the ages of 27 and 70, all with high blood pressure, participated in the study. After looking at other risk factors for hypertension, such as physical activity and family history, they found an apparent protective effect of increased folic acid against high blood pressure, particularly among the younger women.

The results showed women who consumed at least 1mg of folic acid per day had a 46% decreased risk of hypertension, compared to those who consumed less than 0.2mg of folic acid per day.

Our Blood Pressure Supplement Provides a Synergistic Blend of Eight Highly Effective Vitamins and Seven Herbs Known to Help Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure Levels and Fight Against Potential Problems

Here is a Partial List of These 15 Natural Ingredients and Why They are Important to Your Blood Pressure Levels and Heart Health:

Adequate Intake of the Minerals Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium is Critical for Blood Pressure Control

• Calcium (170mg): According to Michael Murray, author of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, calcium supplements appear to be very useful for reducing blood pressure in the elderly. Aside from supplementation, a diet high in fruits and vegetables and low in fat has also been shown to be helpful in lowering blood pressure**. This may be attributed to the high mineral content of calcium, potassium and magnesium found in these foods.

**Fruits, vegetables and grain products that contain fiber, particularly soluble fiber. Some 0.6g soluble fiber must be present per reference amount without fortification.

• Potassium*** (60 mg): Potassium works with sodium to help regulate fluids in the cells and to equalize the acid-alkaline balance in the blood. To function correctly, these minerals need to be present in the body at a ratio of 5:1, potassium to sodium. Health Counselor editor Karolyn Gazella reports that the typical American diet includes twice as much sodium as potassium. This results in water retention and the loss of potassium through the urine. In fact, researchers from the University of Mississippi report that too little potassium combined with too much sodium may be a major contributing factor in the development of hypertension.

  ***"The FDA has determined that diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke."

  Magnesium is One of the Most Promising, Yet Least Used Minerals for Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure Levels

• Magnesium (90mg): When high blood pressure occurs, patients are often given diuretics to stimulate the excretion of excess fluids. Since this process robs the body of potassium, potassium supplements are often recommended. However, in that same process, magnesium, which has been called "one of the most promising and least used minerals for natural blood pressure support," is also lost and is not replaced. Unfortunately, the body cannot store potassium without magnesium. In the presence of adequate amounts of both potassium and magnesium, the potassium itself increases the excretion of sodium and excess fluids.

Niacin for Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure and Achieving Healthy Cholesterol Levels****

****The FDA has determined that, as part of a well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease.

• Niacin (5mg): Niacin is frequently prescribed to combat high blood pressure and to broadly improve blood cholesterol levels. Many physicians report that patients who suffer from hypertension and high cholesterol levels can effectively lower their levels with moderate doses of Niacin. As a natural water soluble B-Vitamin, Niacin directly affects the liver's production of Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL), which in turn reduces the production of Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), the worst cholesterol offender in the bloodstream.

Niacin seems to naturally "short circuit" the liver in producing LDL. Niacin lowers blood pressure and cholesterol by affecting platelet aggregation. This promotes better circulation and reduces the risk of blood clotting in the bloodstream.

You Also Get the Amazing Benefits of these Important, Highly Supportive Herbs:

• Hawthorne Berry (300mg): Hawthorne berry helps to offset the increased demands made on the heart for those who are overweight. It also helps recondition and tone-up the heart muscles while reducing body weight. During routine exercise, it is very important that the heart be able to supply sufficient oxygen to the tissues in order to maintain good health. Hawthorne berries have been shown to have an oxygen-saving effect on the heart muscles. After several hours of food abstinence, this herb produces a significant decrease in free fatty acids and lactic acids within the body. These findings indicate that Hawthorne berries have an anabolic (building up) effect on the metabolic process which may help burn excess fat.
• Garlic (300mg): There have been a number of studies examining the effects of garlic supplements on blood pressure. These studies suggest that garlic appears to be beneficial in maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. It can also assist in achieving healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, discouraging blood clot formation and promoting blood circulation. Garlic should not be combined with prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin) or Trental (pentoxifylline).
• Hibiscus Flower (200mg): The use of hibiscus (hibiscus sabdariffa) to combat hypertension has a long traditional history. Hibiscus forms the basis of a traditional Eastern remedy and researchers suggest an extract from the flower may have health benefits similar to those found in red wine. A study, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, found hibiscus extract significantly reduced the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries. Studies also show that hibiscus flowers can assist in improving circulation. 
• Other Herbs: Healthy Choice Blood Pressure Formula™ contains several other herbs known to be heart friendly and supportive of heart health. These include Buchu, Juniper Berry, Dandelion Root and Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract. All are safe and present no interaction issues with prescription medications.