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Q: What is the Doctor’s opinion on taking Marine D3 supplements or supplements in general to lower HBP?
A: If you eat a balanced healthy diet, you should not need to take a supplement. More and more studies are showing that ingredients in foods are not...
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Q: I have read several articles that recommend using Whey Protein to help lower blood pressure. However it contains the amino acids Phenylalanine and Tyrosine both which should not be used by people with high blood pressure. When I have tried to use Whey protein ...
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Q: Do you know of any connection between high blood pressure and hemochromatosis?
A: Hemochromatosis is a disease that causes the body to get too much iron. This disease can be inherited or caused by other medical problems. Untreated hemochromatosis can cause high blood pressure and...
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Q: I am 84 yr old male with good “blood work” results on all except testerone. I had brachy-theraoy for prostate cancer 12 yrs ago. My psa, testerone,libido, and energy level is at or approaching zero! Does this history suggest that it would be dangerous...
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Q: Since 1981 I’ve had 90/60 pulse 55 or 60. Since November 2011 haven’t felt good. Blood test shows everything good. Now I am 198/110 and then it can go down to 130/80. Drs don’t know why this is going on. I am a vegan...
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Q: I am taking alginal a sea based dirivitive. It shoots down my high blood pressure from 172 to 97, but my pulse rates goes to 104. Should I be concerned? thank you
A: I assume you are talking about alginates. They come from brown algae...
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Q: I’ve just recently had high readings on my blood pressure, now that I’m in my 40’s and pre-menopausal. I’ve recently added CoQ10, fish oil and coral calcium to my regular vitamin supplements each day. I’ve been taking all of it for several months now....
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Q: I am managing to control my blood pressure by using RESPeRATE and taking supplements. One supplement I take is COQ10. I also take a low dose aspirin daily as a blood thinner to protect against stroke. I recently learned that COQ10 also has the...
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Q: I have a question about medication side effects. I’m not sure what is a side-effect and what might be related to age. I have had high blood pressure 190/120 for a couple of years that is difficult to treat. Lisinopril and Hydrochlorozide worked for...
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Q: I am a heart attack patient and hypertensive. I am on statins, ARB, blood thinners and anti-arrhythmia+ beta drug, Sotalol. Is it worthwhile to take supplements of Coenzyme Q10 and Omega3 acids?
A: With any drug or supplement you run the risk of side effects...
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