Approximately one-third of American adults have high blood
pressure .High
blood pressure puts you at risk of
heart disease, the leading cause of death globally . Studies have shown that
vitamin C may help lower
blood pressure in both those with and
without high blood pressure. An animal study found that taking a vitamin C
supplement helped relax the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart,
which helped reduce blood pressure levels .
Moreover, an analysis of 29 human studies found that taking a
vitamin C supplement reduced systolic blood pressure (the upper value) by 3.8
mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (the lower value) by 1.5 mmHg, on average, in
healthy adults. In adults with high blood pressure, vitamin C supplements
reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.9 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 1.7
mmHg, on average While these results are promising, it’s not clear whether the
effects on blood pressure are long term. Moreover, people with high blood
pressure should not rely on vitamin C alone for treatment.
Summary:
Vitamin C supplements have been found to lower blood pressure
in both healthy adults and those with
high blood pressure.
