The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice from a licensed physician or other qualified healthcare professional.

Diet
Follow one of the following diets:

• DASH diet
  • Description of the DASH Eating Plan
    https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/dash-eating-plan
• A Mediterranean-type diet with adequate protein and good fat
  • Mediterranean Diet 101: A Meal Plan and Beginner’s Guide https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mediterranean-diet-meal-plan
• An anti-inflammatory diet
  • Quick-start guide to an anti‑inflammation diet
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/quick-start-guide-to-an-antiinflammation-diet

Substances

• avoid or reduce caffeine consumption if sensitive
• reduce alcohol consumption
• ensure sodium intake is not too high or too low

Nutrients to supplement daily

• a good-quality multivitamin
• B-complex
• vitamin C
• magnesium
• fish oils (high EPA)

Further steps

• take steps to reduce stress
• reduce or stop smoking
• consume potassium-rich foods (to balance sodium levels)
• incorporate an appropriate level of exercise

Additional nutrients to consider supplementing
(see each nutrient for food sources and dosing information)

• vitamin B1
• vitamin B6
• coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

If you are taking medications

• Ask your doctor if they may be contributing to your hypertension symptoms, and what can be done about it.
• Research any associated nutrient depletions and consider supplementing those nutrients.
• Do not discontinue taking medications without consulting with your doctor.

Seek qualified guidance

• Consider working with someone trained in Orthomolecular practice.

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