cholestrol+blood pressure

[Breal]

I've been using off and on since 2000 and latley been getting concerned with whats going on internaly not only muscle gain wise.

What are you guys using for high blood pressure and cholestrol.Thanks

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[jtunderdog]

For real bp help they will probably start you (doctors) on a diuretic like hctz. If that doesn't work they will put you on calcium blockers, beta blockers, or some other things. I have been on norvasc 5mg and it didn't help much. Hctz at 25mgs helped mine some and ziac really worked. I never had really high readings but the flushing of my face at anything over 140 on top would send me into panic attacks. I have anxiety disorder. As far as cholesterol- Im not on anything but I think lipitor is probaly the most common. Eat lots of fruit vegetables and whole grains and that will help somewhat. Cardio will definitely help also. Potassium helps bp, but is possible to get too much also. Watch sodium intake for sure with both.

 

[saudades]

I'm going to keep on saying it so here goes: Raw oats in the morning (not cooked) with milk, fruit, and yogurt will take cholesterol down like you wouldn't believe. The fruit and yogurt is just added for taste because some or most people don't like oatmeal by itself. Niacin supplementing (not the no-flush kind) is also great for reducing cholesterol. Policosanol is great for helping with blood pressure--thanks to Cyphon for letting me know about it.