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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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Q: Why do you not recommend supplements? Not even a good multivitamin/mineral supplement?
A: I don’t recommend supplements because there is a very real possibility of harm outweighing any benefit. Why waste your money on something not proven to be beneficial and possibly harmful?...
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Q: I take 50 mg of zinc daily. Is it OK, or, I’m taking zinc in excess? Does it cause zinc toxicity, when taken in excess?
A: You are taking too much zinc. No more than 40 mg a day is recommended. Too much zinc can...
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Q: A friend of mine suggested black cohosh to help relieve menopause symptoms. I’ve done further investigation and see that it could also possibly have a blood pressure lowering effect. Is this true?
A: For many years, the herb Black Cohosh has been looked at as...
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Q: Can B12 and Omega 3 &6 (Fish Oil) Help to lower Blood Pressure?
A: Fish oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Vitamin B12 may help lower the risk of heart disease. However, you should discuss with your doctor the need for supplementation. Adequate...
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