High Blood Pressure Support Group

Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition wherein the blood pressure is chronically elevated. Persistent hypertension is one of the risk factors for strokes, heart attacks, heart failure and arterial aneurysm, and is a leading cause of chronic renal failure. Doctors recommend weight loss and regular exercise as the first steps in treating mild to moderate...

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bmason 05/13/2010

I have been hearing a lot about how sesame seed oil can lower your blood pressure in just 3 weeks by a good amount. I usually use olive oil but Im going to give it a try. I was wondering if anyone else has heard about it and if anyone has tried it.

deleted_user 05/16/2010

Never heard of this, but you really can't cook with sesame oil the way you cook with other oils. Sesame oil is normally used as a flavor. It's used quite sparingly because it has such a strong flavor. You add just few drops to soups or stir frys. I use it a lot in my cooking and I must say my bp is always good at a doctor's appointment (I get white coat syndrome). Maybe it does work.

bmason 05/16/2010

mousse, thanks for replying. I plan on buying some today. I was hoping to cook with it, thanks for letting me know not to. What all do you add it to?

deleted_user 05/28/2010

Both olive oil and sesame oil are polyunsaturated oils which are good for health, especially heart health. Heres some more information on sesame oil from WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20030428/sesame-oil-benefits-blood-pressure.

For regulating healthy blood pressure you should also consider taking a fish oil supplement. I take Triple Strength Omega 3 - http://www.newvitality.com/shop/triple-strength-omega-3.aspx specifically for blood pressure. Of course, I also keep a heart-healthy diet and exercise regularly. BTW, take pharmaceutical grade fish oil that has a purity level of over 90 percent to avoid contaminants like mercury and PCBs.

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