Blood Pressure Concerns? This Popular Drink Helps in Just ONE Minute…

Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 10:46 am  
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Posted By Dr. Mercola | November 17 2010

A study just published in the International Dairy Journal suggests whey protein beverages are effective at reducing blood pressure in people at risk for hypertension.

According to researchers:
“We found that whey protein beverages lowered BP only in individuals with previously high BP, but not in those with normal blood pressure …

These findings suggest that whey protein beverages had a normalizing effect on elevated BP and did not cause hypotension. This is important since hypotension can be a health concern in certain population groups,  such as young women and the elderly.”
The beneficial effects of whey protein may be related to its influence on nitric oxide production, which plays a role in blood pressure regulation.

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Dr. Mercola’s Comments:
Clearly it is best to eat whole unprocessed foods. However, for many of us that just simply isn’t possible at all times. In many circumstances using a high-quality protein powder will be far superior to the other options that might be available to you.

After careful review it is very clear that whey is one of the highest quality protein powders.

Whey, a byproduct of milk and cheese, has been recommended since ancient times — as early as 420 B.C. by Hippocrates — and its sterling reputation continues to be further proven to this day.

Whey Protein is Beneficial for Your Heart and Blood Pressure

This latest study revealed that whey protein has a normalizing effect on blood pressure levels, reducing levels significantly in those at risk of hypertension. This may be due to whey’s impact on nitric oxide production, as nitric oxide helps your vessels maintain their elasticity and its suppression leads to increases in blood pressure.

This benefit extends not only to those with, or at risk of, high blood pressure; it’s important to maintain healthy blood pressure levels too.

One recent study found, for instance, that supplementation with the whey-derived peptide NOP-47 had a positive impact on vascular function in healthy people. Blood flow in the arm improved by 2.7 percent per minute following whey protein supplementation, but did not change for those in the control group who took a placebo.

So in choosing a protein powder as a meal replacement, protein source or exercise recovery drink, you’ll support healthy blood pressure levels just by choosing whey.

What Else Can Whey do for You?

There are numerous reasons to choose whey over other protein powders, even beyond its influence on your blood pressure. For instance, whey protein may:

  • Help your pancreas-produced insulin work more effectively, which helps maintain your blood sugar level after a meal
  • Promote healthy insulin secretion
  • Help to promote your optimal intake of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals needed for your overall wellness
  • Support your immune system, as it contains immunoglobulins
  • Help you preserve lean body tissue (particularly during exercise) as it delivers bioavailable amino acids and cysteine

Whey proteins are complex in and of themselves and each can provide you with even more distinct benefits, such as:

  • Beta-Lactoglobulin — may help your body better react to foods
  • Alpha-Lactalbumin — supports your immune system and may improve morning alertness
  • Glycomacropeptide — provides support against occasional digestive discomfort and stress
  • Lactoferrin — helps regulate your intestinal iron absorption and promotes healthy cell growth
  • Immunoglobulins — promotes your immune system and helps support your body’s natural detoxification processes
  • Bovine Serum Albumin — provides a source of essential amino acids
  • Lactoperoxidase –provides protective benefits for your system
  • Natural Growth Factors in Whey — aids your system in cell rejuvenation, muscle recovery after exercise, and energy function

Whey protein can also help optimize your production of glutathione, which is considered by many to be your body’s most powerful antioxidant.

Glutathione has the unique ability of maximizing the activity of all other antioxidants, including vitamins C and E, CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and the fresh veggies and fruits you eat. It also removes toxins from your cells and protects you from the damaging effects of radiation, chemicals, and environmental pollutants.

The optimal food source for maximizing your glutathione production is high-quality grass-fed whey protein.

Be Choosy When Choosing Whey

As with many food products and supplements on the market, all whey protein powders are not created equal.

When Consumer Reports recently tested 15 protein powders and drinks, they found three of them contained very worrisome levels of arsenic, cadmium and lead.

Clearly, getting a potentially toxic dose of heavy metals with your daily protein drink is not what you had in mind, which is why it’s so important to pay attention to the quality of your whey protein.

I cannot recommend using nearly any of the commercial whey protein shakes on the market, even if they’re not contaminated, however, because most contain whey protein derived from pasteurized, commercial dairy sources.

Unfortunately, pasteurized milk is almost entirely devoid of glutathione-producing compounds, so you’ll be missing out on this significant health benefit. Many commercial whey products are also artificially sweetened, making them useless from a health perspective.

So when selecting a whey product I strongly recommend making sure it has the following features:

  1. Whey is derived from grass-fed cows that are not treated with pesticides or hormones
  2. Cold processed, since heat destroys whey’s fragile molecular structure
  3. Whey protein concentrate, not protein isolates
  4. Sweetened naturally, not artificially, and low in carbohydrates
  5. Highly digestible — look for medium chain fatty acids (MCTs), not long chain fatty acids

As part of an overall healthy diet and lifestyle, I strongly believe that whey protein powder that meets the above criteria is a very healthful supplement to your diet, an excellent source of protein, and a powerful supporter of optimal health.

In fact, it’s been my daily breakfast for well over a year. It’s an excellent post-workout meal, and it keeps me going all morning long. Plus, I find it absolutely delicious!

A good resource on natural blood-pressure reduction methods at:

===> The Blood Pressure Miracle

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How to stop high blood pressure before it stops you…dead

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 10:45 pm  
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I’m still writing you to share unique information – but this time someone else is publishing it. And I couldn’t be more pleased to bring this to you today. It’s about high blood pressure (HBP) – how to cure and prevent it naturally without the use of harmful drugs.

This is the only way I know to truly take control of your blood pressure, get it where it needs to be, and most important… keep it there.

And it’s all in a special report called The High Blood Pressure Remedy Report written by my good friends at Barton Publishing.

I’m going to tell you how to get your hands on it in a moment. But first, let me give you a sneak-peek at what you’ll discover in The High Blood Pressure Remedy Report…

These pages contain health saving gems like:

•    Why you should keep away from most store-bought supplements that only claim to reduce hypertension. All the nutrients you need can be found in simple, delicious foods.

•    How eating all the (unsalted) cashews, walnuts, and almonds you can get your hands on actually has the power to control your blood pressure.

•    Why potassium has the prize-fighter punch to beat down HBP… and how salt is the natural enemy of potassium – eat too much of it and the local fruit stand’s entire supply of bananas won’t save you.

•    The ugly truth about Big Pharma’s “magic” blood pressure medications and why you should run barefoot over a mile of broken glass to avoid taking them.

•    Shave off the stress – how to remain calm and cool… even in the most frantic, hectic lifestyles.

•    The little-known herb used in Europe for centuries… it has the power to open your constricted blood vessels as wide as the Amazon River.

•    Why fresh cloves of garlic should be on your grocery list to help keep your blood pressure stable and healthy.

You’ll find all this and much more packed into The High Blood Pressure Remedy Report…

Even if you don’t have HBP, you’ll learn how to stop it before it starts – this is truly a must-have report. With the HBP-busting information in these pages, you could save yourself or your loved ones from a condition that’s responsible for the senseless deaths of over 50,000 Americans each year.

So this is nothing to wave your hand in the air at and brush off. Fact is, high blood pressure can cause heart disease, stroke and early death.

And if you have a poor diet, don’t get enough exercise, are stressed out, over-salt your foods, or are even “a little overweight,” chances are you have high blood pressure.

I’m not trying to scare you –  I just want you to have the facts…

Curing and preventing HBP should be at the top of your list of priorities and The High Blood Pressure Remedy Report is the simplest, most comprehensive way to do it.

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Simple Steps to Lower Blood Pressure

Monday, December 19th, 2011 at 10:45 pm  
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I received some interesting information on the HSI – Daily Health Newsletter and I copy below the main points:

When it comes to determining the cause of high blood pressure, modern medicine remains largely in the dark.

The majority of high blood pressure cases are still considered a mystery and are labelled essential hypertension which as many a medical student has joked in the past means: Essentially, we don’t have a clue.

Whilst hypertension drugs do reduce high blood pressure, they’re still not correcting the underlying problem. Not to mention that nearly all of them have multiple unwanted side effects ranging from fatigue and impotence, to heart failure.

So, assuming you’ve done all the obvious things like stopping smoking, reducing alcohol and losing weight with the help of a healthy balanced diet and regular exercise, what else can you do today to help control your blood pressure and maintain it at safe levels?

1.Up your intake of Vitamin D

Without adequate vitamin D, one of your genes (a tiny part of your DNA) initiates the formation of excess quantities of a molecule called renin. Renin breaks down another molecule, called angiotensinogen, into angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is converted into angiotensin II by a substance known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). The end result angiotensin II is the bad stuff that (in excess amounts) causes high blood pressure.

Vitamin D persuades the gene that controls renin production to become less active, and the end result is less angiotensin II and lower blood pressure.

Take 1,000iu of vitamin D a day. However, you should be aware that it frequently takes two to three months for significant changes to start taking place and six to eight months for vitamin D to take full effect.

2.Increase you levels of CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

In a double-blind clinical trial, a group of 76 patients with hypertension took 60mg of CoQ10 or a placebo for 12 weeks. At the end of the study, the CoQ10 group had a significant reduction in their blood pressure, leading the researchers to conclude: CoQ10 may safely be offered to hypertensive patients as an alternative treatment option. Take 60 to 120mg of CoQ10 a day.

3. The best fast-acting food supplement for high blood pressure that we’ve come across has been developed by Dr Stacey Miller, a Naturopathic doctor in Florida.

This breakthrough herbal compound has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure fast… in some cases by as much as 9.6 points in as little as 28 days.

Researchers from the University of Maine and Case Western University discovered that this safe and non- aggressive formula lowered blood pressure by an average of 10.6 points systolic and 9.3 points diastolic over the 12 week trial period.

What’s more, it has no side effects and can even be safely used in conjunction with other medication.

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The Great High Blood Pressure Hoax

Monday, August 1st, 2011 at 5:54 am  
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High Blood Pressure

I have just received an important email from Barton Publishing about taking drugs for high blood pressure…

 

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It contains a link to a video which blows the lid on what he calls “The Great High Blood Pressure Hoax.”

 

This eye-opening video reveals a shocking fact: Those expensive and side-effect-ridden blood pressure drugs may not actually prevent heart attacks or strokes, at all. They may not even prolong your life by a single day.

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High Blood Pressure Natural Remedies

As an alternative to potentially harmful drugs, , you will learn about inexpensive foods, supplements and other natural remedies the drug companies try to keep you from knowing about that can safely get to the root of high blood pressure and cure it for good. (You may already have some of them in your kitchen right now!)

So instead of suffering from the side effects of high blood pressure drugs (which can include dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, erectile dysfunction, menstrual problems, heart palpitations, fatigue, weakness and in some cases, kidney or liver failure), you now have the opportunity to lower your blood pressure and actually IMPROVE your overall health and quality of life.

Here is just some of what you’ll discover in this potentially life-changing video:

  • - A delicious dessert that can help cure your high blood pressure. (How great is that?)
  • - Exactly why the medical establishment promotes drugs over natural cures.
  • - Stories of real people just like you who have thrown away their drugs and cured their high blood pressure using these natural remedies
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