Super Prescription #1 Hawthorne (Crataegus oxycanthae)
Take 250 mg of a standardized extract three times daily. Hawthorne dilates the artery walls and decreases blood pressure.
Super Prescription #2 Calcium and magnesium
These minerals have been shown in studies to lower blood pressure. Take a combination of 500 mg of calcium and 250 mg of magnesium twice daily.
Super Prescription #3 Coenzyme Q10
Studies show that this nutrient reduces blood pressure. Take 100 mg two to three times daily.
Super Prescription #4 Garlic (Allium sativum)
Several studies confirm garlic's ability to lower blood pressure. Take 600 mg twice daily of an aged garlic extract.
Super Prescription #5 Fish oil
Fish oil reduces blood pressure when taken on a long-term basis. Take 3,000 mg three times daily.
Super Prescription #6 Potassium
This mineral has been shown in repeated studies to lower blood pressure. Take as part of a salt-substitute product. Otherwise, use up to 2,000 mg under the supervision of a doctor. Do not use if you are taking a potassium-sparing diuretic medication or have kidney disease or serious heart disease.
Super Prescription #7 Vitamin C
Vitamin C has mild blood-lowering effects and helps the body detoxify toxic metals, such as lead, which contribute to high blood pressure. Take 1,000 to 2,000 mg daily.
