Hypertension - What You Need To Know.

The following are important factors regarding managing high blood pressure:

• Sleep apnea doubles the risk of having elevated blood pressure and is one of the number one risk factors for hypertension.
• Drugs such as contraceptives, anti-depressants, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories can increase your blood pressure and interfere with blood pressure medications. 
• Studies show that purple potatoes, olive oil, raisins, and dark chocolate all lower blood pressure. 
• Herbal extracts including grape seed extract and pomegranate both lower blood pressure. 
• Daily magnesium supplementation can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 
• Exercise and weight loss are essential to lowering your body mass index (BMI) and thus your blood pressure.