Vitamins In High Blood Pressure (hbp), Hypertesnsion

Vitamins In High Blood Pressure (hbp), Hypertesnsion

Along with many other ingredients that are used in food the role of vitamins in reducing high blood pressure is also vital. There a lot of minerals that help to reduce the pressure of blood within our body. Like sodium chloride i.e. common salt is a misunderstood item and it is often thought that it increases blood pressure. But there is dietary limit to how much salt a person with high blood pressure must consume and if it is kept in check strictly then he would not need to panic or to discard salt permanently from his food items. After all the body needs sodium chloride biologically, and so it is a necessary mineral.

It is considered nowadays that the vitamin C has major role to play in reducing the blood pressure of the body. Many studies have been conducted to try and figure out the exact role of this vitamin when it comes to blood pressure and cardiovascular conditions. It has been proved from these studies that the blood pressure of a person is likely to be higher if he takes less vitamin C than he needs. Scientists have shown that a minimum amount of vitamin C is to be consumed by everyone in order to keep the blood pressure normal. In a person suffering from hypertension or high blood pressure this amount is all the more important for it will help control his blood pressure

If a person takes more than 240 milligrams of vitamin C every day than he will have a much lesser chance of having high blood pressure than those who take about 60 milligrams or vitamin C a day. 240 milligrams of vitamin C a day is within the safe limits according to the doctors and the scientists.

Nowadays a heart patient and a patient suffering from hypertension are suggested to take vitamin and mineral supplements if he can not get the vitamin from the natural sources in his food. These vitamins and minerals are vitally important to prevent heart failure and stoke and to keep it working fine.

But it is important for everyone to first consult a physician and advisably a heart specialist and let him determine what vitamins and minerals you might be needing. It is certainly not a good idea to decide by yourself to start consuming vitamin C or any other vitamin without consulting your doctor. You might have some other problems and taking excessive amount of these vitamins might cause more trouble than help.

Vitamin A, vitamin D vitamin b-complex – all these are also prescribed to be consumed in a moderate level to help patients suffering from hypertension. The vitamin-mineral supplement treatment for hypertension is very popular these days and almost all the doctors suggest it. It is natural and therefore safer than any drug can be. 500 IU Vitamin A the basic formula of vitamins and mineral consists of 4000 mg Vitamin C, 400 IU Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin B15, niacin amide, Vitamin B1, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B2, 300 mcg folic acid, 100 mg vitamin B6, 100 mcg biotin and 500 mcg vitamin B12.

More muscle activity of the heart it needs nutrients and that is supplied by the various vitamins. Beta carotene i.e. vitamin A works as an anti-oxidant and therefore is good for the heart. Vitamin C also helps in the conversion of cholesterol and this is a very good thing for the heart. Vitamin E strengthens the heart muscles and keeps it protected from various diseases.

As the heart stays healthy and active it helps to keep the blood pressure in control.

Those are only a few strategies of many to help you lower and even successfully take control of your high blood pressure. More simple yet powerful strategies and step-by-step instructions about what to do and how to do it right, you can find in a special report by Samuel Baron "Natural Treatment For Hypertension".

By: Samuel A. Baron

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Drug Interaction Due To Smoking

Drug Interaction Due To Smoking

Theophylline (Aminophylline, Deriphyllin, Theolong, Theomac)

This is a frequently prescribed bronchodilator to relieve and prevent symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. In smokers, the drug is more rapidly eliminated from the body than in non-smokers, and thus its level in the blood decreases faster, reducing the duration of action. Some heavy smokers may require as much as one and a half to two time the maintenance dose of theophylline. It may take six months to three years to return to normal after smoking is stopped

Propranolol (Inderal Corbeta), Metoprolol (Metolar, Betaloc)

These drugs belongs to the class of beta-blocking agents which are used to control high blood pressure, angina pectoris (severe chest pain), cardiac arrhythmias, migraine headaches, and to improve the chances of survival of the patient after a heart attack. In smokers the drug is cleared faster from the body than in non-smokers, and thus, there is a reduced level of the drug in the blood, resulting in inadequate therapeutic effect.

Pentazocine (Fortwin, Pentawin, Sosegon)

Pentazocine is a pain reliever and is required in larger doses by smokers because of its increased rate of metabolism.

Phenothiazines like chlorpromazine (Largactil), trifluoperazine (Trinicalm, Lacalm), thioridazine (Melleril) are required in larger than usual doses in smokers as compared to non-smokers due to their increased rate of metabolism. The same is true for tricyclic antidepressant drugs like imipramine (Depsonil, Antidep, Tencodep), desipramine (Norpramine), amitriptyline (Sarotena), trimipramine (Surmontil), and doxepin (Spectra).

Sedatives

Sleep-producing and anxiety-relieving agents are affected by smoking. Heavy smokers are known to show markedly diminished effects of drugs such as diazepam (Valium, Calmpose), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), lorazepam (Larpose), and oxazepam (Serepax).

Heparin (Beparine)

This drug prevents the clotting of blood and is important in treating conditions like thromboembolic disease, in which clotted blood fragments threaten to block blood vessels. In smokers the heparin level in the blood decreases 50% more rapidly than in non-smokers.

Frusemide (Lasix, Salinex)

This is a drug used in hypertension and edema, and shows lesser effects amongst smokers.

Vitamins

Smoking has been shown to lower the blood level of the indispensable vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) by causing increased urinary excretion. Smokers also metabolise vitamin C faster than non-smokers and thus require about 40% additional dose of the vitamin.

Oral Contraceptives

Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Cigarette smoking Increases the risk of such serious cardiovascular side effects of oral contraceptives such as stroke, heart attack, and sudden blockage of blood vessels (thromboembolism). The risk increases with age and the number of cigarettes smoked per day, and is more marked in women above 35 years of age and those who smoke more than 25 cigarettes a day.

Cessation of Smoking

The relative ineffectiveness of the drugs described above, must be understood in the right Perspective. If you are a smoker and suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, or any mental disorder, and taking any of the above drugs, make sure that the adjustment of dosages is done in a proper way.

Only when faced with serious health problems do smokers think seriously of quitting smoking. They are advised to make a serious effort to stop smoking before their problems get out of hand.

There are two treatments which can help smokers quit smoking.

Nicotine Replacement

Nicotine Patch: It is applied over skin and releases nicotine at a rate of 7 to 10 mg in 24 hours. It is employed for about 8 weeks. Nicotine gum containing 2mg and 4 mg per piece is also available in some countries. A nicotine gum preparation (Nulife) containing 1 to 3 mg nicotine is also available.

Drug

Bupropion (Smoquit SR): This antidepressant drug is found to be helpful. Its continuous release form having 150 to 300 mg drug is used once a day and is helpful in quite a number of cases. It can be used along with nicotine patch.

By: Franchis

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