Beta-blocker is a class of drugs usually prescribed for patients with hypertension or other cardiovascular problems such as angina. Besides that, beta-blocker it can also be used for migraines and anxiety.
This class of drugs works by slowing the heart rate and reducing stress on the heart thereby lowering blood pressure.
Apart from being obtained from medicinal preparations, the effects beta-blocker Also obtained from natural sources. Can help lower high blood pressure, support the main treatment from doctors!
1. Hawthorn fruit
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According to a study in the journal Pharmacy and Therapeutics year 2014, fruit hawthorn can act as an antihypertensive that works the same as other class drugs beta-blockerdiuretics, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.
2. Celery
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Celery can lower blood pressure in a similar way beta-blocker by reducing adrenaline and noradrenaline levels. This can reduce the force of blood pumping around the body and reduce stress on the heart.
According to research in the journal Pharmacy and Therapeutics 2014, compounds that function as antihypertensives in celery are apigenin and butylphthalide.
3. Peas
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A deep scientific review American Journal of Hypertension 2014 found that the fiber, potassium, and plant protein in peas, lentils, and chickpeas may lower blood pressure.
The review stated that consuming the legume lowered blood pressure in people with and without hypertension.
Also Read: Renovascular Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
4. Garlic
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According to British Heart Foundation, Garlic contains heart-healthy nutrients like selenium, manganese, vitamins B6, and C.
Studies in journals Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine in 2020 found that garlic had a moderate effect on lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems by around 16–40 percent.
Allicin Garlic is a content that is believed to lower blood pressure and cholesterol because it contains antioxidants.
5. Hibiscus
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Besides being beautiful, it turns out that hibiscus is useful in lowering blood pressure. Research in journals Frontiers in Pharmacology 2015 stated that the compounds contained in hibiscus can lower blood pressure by increasing the production of nitric oxide and as a diuretic.
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This study was conducted on animals and humans to determine the antihypertensive effect of hibiscus.
6. Saffron
Saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world from Iran. (Doc. IDN Times/Langgeng Irma/bt)
According to an inside study Frontiers in Pharmacology in 2015, saffron can relax and dilate blood vessels to lower blood pressure. The study also found that this spice contains compounds that can reduce heart rate in guinea pigs. Further studies in humans are needed to confirm these benefits.
7. Vitamin B6
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Studies show that vitamin B6 can mimic the effects of hypertension medications. In addition, vitamin B6 also works by blocking angiotensin receptors and widening blood vessels. Vitamin B6 can be found in fish, poultry, vegetables and most types of fruit.
8. Potassium
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Potassium can lower blood pressure by reducing sympathetic nervous system activity, blocking hormones that increase blood pressure and widening blood vessels.
According to research, sources of potassium that can help lower blood pressure include low-fat dairy products, potatoes, coconut water, bananas, and others.
9. Amino acids
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L-arginine is one of the semi-essential amino acids that helps produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is important in relaxing the heart muscle cells thereby reducing blood pressure.
L-arginine many are contained in various foods such as types of nuts, seeds, red meat, poultry, and green leafy vegetables.
Scientific review in Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2016 found that L-arginine significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with high blood pressure. However, larger scale studies are needed to confirm this effect in larger populations.
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