Tag: blood pressure
Magnesium Supplementation Reduces Blood Pressure: Meta-Analysis Shows Modest but Measurable Benefits
A 2024 umbrella meta-analysis shows that magnesium supplementation at doses of 400 mg or more, taken for at least 12…
MTHFR Gene Variant and Riboflavin: Why B2 Matters More Than Methylfolate Hype
Clinical trials show that MTHFR C677T TT carriers with hypertension respond to low-dose riboflavin (1.6 mg/day) with 13 mmHg systolic…
Five Key Mechanisms Drive Hypertension Beyond Simple Blood Pressure Numbers
New analysis reveals hypertension results from five distinct mechanisms rather than a single disease process. Understanding these pathways enables more…
MTHFR Gene Variants Respond Better to Riboflavin Than Folate for Blood Pressure Control
Clinical trials show MTHFR C677T TT carriers achieve better blood pressure control with riboflavin than the widely-promoted methylfolate. Low-dose vitamin…
MTHFR Gene Variant May Require Riboflavin, Not Just Methylfolate, New Research Shows
Clinical research shows MTHFR gene variants may respond better to riboflavin supplementation than methylfolate. TT carriers experienced 13 mmHg blood…
Taurine Supplementation Shows Measurable Benefits Across All Metabolic Health Markers
New meta-analysis shows taurine supplementation significantly improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose control across multiple randomized trials. Benefits occurred without…