Researchers who conducted the study examined the impact of three cups of black tea a day over a six month period. Study conductors from the University of Rochester Medical Center found that the black tea consumption caused a decrease in 2 to 3 millimeters of blood pressure ‘points’. This was the case for both systolic blood pressure as well as diastolic blood pressure.

Black Tea Shown to Have No Negative Effect on Blood Pressure and May Even Lower It
“We tell hypertensive patients so many things they have to do — the list is long — and we don’t want to be telling them stuff that just causes them frustration for no good…This finding suggests that we need not ask them to decrease their tea intake.”

The lowering in blood pressure sparked by black tea consumption may have to do with black tea making sure the thin layer of cells that lines the inner parts of blood vessels, known as the endothelial layer, is not injured. With the protection of the endothelial layer, things like cholesterol are unable to pierce through the wall of the blood vessel and build up.

This information doesn’t show that black tea has a significant positive impact on blood pressure, but it does show that people shouldn’t be worried about drinking it, as it at the very least has no negative impact. Of course there are many other methods to successfully lowering blood pressure without the use of pharmaceuticals.

Research has pointed out that vitamin D can be an effective solution to lower blood pressure, promote vascular health by helping blood vessels, and contribute to healthy arteries.

Vitamin D beats the pharmaceuticals, and doesn’t come with any harsh or nasty side-effects. It is also extremely easy to attain through combining sunlight exposure with diet.

One other method for lowering blood pressure is to consume coconut water. Coconut water is not only a viable natural solution to lowering your blood pressure, but it is also delicious. One study has shown the benefits of this natural heart helper. Amazingly, coconut water was found to lower the blood pressure of 71% of study participants.

In fact, one 2007 study found sodium-enriched coconut water to be as effective as commercial sports drinks in overall hydration with far less stomach pains. Of course coconut water also surpasses sports drinks due to an impressive nutritional profile, including:

Essential B vitamins, minerals, and trace elements (such as zinc, selenium, iodine, sulfur, and manganese). The 5 essential electrolytes (potassium, sodium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium).

Cytokinins, which are plant hormones that can fight against cancer and aging. Amino acids, organic acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients.

Perhaps the most compelling reason to drink coconut water is the fact that it reduced blood pressure in 71% of those who drank it. Hypertension can lead to stroke, myocardial infraction, heart failure, and much more. Beyond that, it is a leading cause of chronic kidney failure.

Source:

http://naturalsociety.com/lower-blood-pressure-coconut-water/