Heart and blood vessels

The importance of normal blood pressure

High blood pressure increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. High blood pressure means that the blood in your body, which is pumped around by your heart, pushes too hard against the walls of your blood vessels. You do not feel this yourself, and some people with high blood pressure do not even have any symptoms. As a result, you can live with high blood pressure for a long time. Medication is often necessary to bring your blood pressure back to normal.

A healthy lifestyle helps maintain normal blood pressure and thus prevents the risk of cardiovascular problems. A healthy diet, exercise and not smoking are important in this regard. Food contains a number of important nutrients that help maintain normal blood pressure, keep blood vessels in good condition and ensure good blood circulation.

One example of this is flavonoids. These are a large group of antioxidants that occur naturally in plant-based foods. They protect the body against oxidative stress and can, among other things, reduce platelet clotting. Do you eat little fruit and vegetables? Then you are deficient in flavonoids.

Cholesterol

Your cholesterol level also affects the health of your heart and blood vessels. High cholesterol, like high blood pressure, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Once again, lifestyle can help to keep your cholesterol levels in check. Fatty acids, such as the fish fatty acids in omega-3, play a role in this. They cause a decrease in bad LDL cholesterol. Unsaturated fats and fibre from fruit and vegetables ensure that cholesterol levels do not rise.

A healthy diet is therefore an important pillar in maintaining healthy heart and blood vessels. Vitamins and minerals from supplements can support a healthy lifestyle, but also the functions in the body that ensure normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts

Vitamin C is an antioxidant and has a beneficial effect on the heart and blood vessels. It aids in the production of collagen and thus helps to keep the blood vessels healthy and elastic.

The minerals zinc, selenium, calcium and magnesium are important for good heart and blood vessel health. Calcium and magnesium support the heart muscle, while selenium and zinc, like vitamin C, are antioxidants. Minerals are present in small amounts in our diet. If you have an increased need, for example because your body does not absorb certain minerals properly, you can use supplements. A multivitamin often also contains various minerals and trace elements.

View our wide range of natural minerals here.

An herbal extract such as evening primrose is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Our regenerative oil drops based on linseed oil, blessed thistle, nettle oil extract, horseradish oil, brown algae oil extract, burdock root oil extract and red clover contain the fatty acids EPA and DHA, which are also present in omega 3. We know that these help maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Frequently asked questions about supplements for the heart and blood vessels

How do I know if I have normal blood pressure?

You can have your blood pressure measured by a doctor or measure it yourself with a blood pressure monitor. Your blood pressure is too high if it is above 140/90 mmHg. If your blood pressure is too high, you may also suffer from headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath.

Can I use your supplements in combination with medication I am taking for my blood pressure?

The supplements in this category actually have a positive effect on blood pressure. If you are taking other supplements, always check with your doctor to see if you can use them. And have your blood pressure checked regularly if you are taking supplements.

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