Tag Archives: Pressure

Quercetin’s Effect on Blood Pressure

Quercetin is a flavonol found in red grapes, onions, red leaf lettuce, elderflower and green tea, to name a few.1 Research has demonstrated the positive effect it has on blood pressure. A Japanese study2 identified one mechanism behind the blood pressure lowering actions, which is related to the action of negative chloride ions in the… Read More »

Bristol Myers, yielding to FDA pressure, pulls Opdivo in post-Nexavar liver cancer

Amid a regulatory campaign targeting immuno-oncology agents, Bristol Myers Squibb figured it’s probably futile to keep fighting the FDA on Opdivo’s shaky use in previously treated liver cancer. On Friday, Bristol Myers said it’s voluntarily withdrawing Opdivo’s approval in hepatocellular carcinoma patients who previously received Bayer’s standard-of-care Nexavar. The decision came about three months after… Read More »

Nutrients in Potatoes Can Help Reduce Risk of High Blood Pressure

Researchers examined the impact of increased dietary potassium from baked/boiled potatoes and baked French fries as opposed to a potassium supplement on blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in comparison to a ‘typical American’ control diet (lower potassium intake) among 30 pre-hypertensive to hypertensive individuals.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.3390/nu13051610 Results revealed that including baked/boiled… Read More »

How to Keep High Blood Pressure at Bay

News Consumer News How to Keep High Blood Pressure at Bay SATURDAY, Oct. 17, 2020 — To mark World Hypertension Day this Saturday, the American Heart Association offers advice on how to lower and control your blood pressure. High blood pressure affects nearly half of American adults, and three-quarters of those with high blood pressure… Read More »

Can pain raise blood pressure

But my issues was not addressed. Mann DL, et al. However, there is no real evidence for this and there is actually evidence that these types of drugs lower blood pressure. Request Appointment. Food ingredients and supplements. Experts answer your most pressing questions and explain how Medicare for All could change healthcare in America. Pain… Read More »

Why is my systolic blood pressure high

This measurement generates two numbers — a systolic blood pressure and a diastolic blood pressure. This is referred to as isolated systolic hypertension ISH and should be a cause for concern. This is because, like other types of high blood pressure, ISH can also contribute to the risk of heart attack and stroke. It can… Read More »