Supplements for blood pressure and cholesterol - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

devie41 · 12-22-2005, 06:38 AM

Hi, I am a 41 year old male with high blood pressure and cholesterol problems. My blood pressure with .5 norvasc runs about 156/92 and my triglyceride have been on the high side. I have been following the health forums and decided to buy: Ground Cinnamon, Garlic 1000mg, Vitamin C 1000mg, Folic acid 400mcg, Magnesium 250mg, Fish oil 1000mg and One A Day mens health vitimins. I take 1 tablet a day with meals, I also sprinkle flax seed over my oatmeal in the morning. I have noticed a change but I have not been doing this long enouph yet. My question is......Can I combine all this daily? Is taking vitamin supplements better than taking medication for my problems? I will keep everyone updated on my BP readings.....

starsofglass · 12-22-2005, 06:45 AM

Yes, you can combine these things. Vitamins and supplements are only better than medication if they work for you... You might consider taking more fish oil... How much omega 3 (EPA/DHA) in your fish oil?

devie41 · 12-22-2005, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the information, The Fish oil supplement contains: EPA 180mg and the DHA 120mg............. :-)

Lenin · 12-22-2005, 01:35 PM

The .5 mg. Norvasc isn't working...switch to something that DOES.

devie41 · 12-23-2005, 11:03 AM

If I take half my dose of .5 norvasc my blood pressure goes up. I continue to take the full dose because everyone told me that norvasc was the best med to take for bp. So far by taking supplements I seem to be lowering my bp and eventually I would like to stop taking norvasc and control my bp with the right combination of supplements. I think that any kind of bp med is bad for the system and if I find that supplements like fish oils, flax seed and others will lower the bp, then that would be the safest way to go. Merry Christmas to everyone................. :-)