Olive Leaf Extract Helps Reduce High Blood Pressure
- Tara Andresen
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A randomized controlled trial has found olive leaf extract supplementation to be as effective as an anti-hypertensive drug called Captopril (ACE Inhibitior). Patients with Stage I Hypertension (mild to moderate) were either given olive leaf extract capsules twice daily or Captropril twice daily. After 8 weeks of treatment both groups experienced a significant reduction in blood pressure, with no significant difference in the amount of reduction between the two groups. In addition, the olive leaf group experienced a decrease in triglycerides that was not found in the Captopril group.
To find out more about effective strategies to treat high blood pressure see your Naturopathic Doctor. A Naturopath can help put together an individualized plan that meets your health goals.
Yours in health,
Dr. Tara Andresen, ND
Dr. Tara Andresen is a registered Naturopathic Doctor (ND) practicing in Toronto, Ontario. She follows an evidence-based approach to naturopathic medicine, incorporating the latest scientific research into effective treatment plans for a wide variety of health concerns.