{"id":285284,"date":"2025-11-15T19:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/285284\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T19:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T19:24:09","slug":"professor-names-two-types-of-supplements-to-avoid-completely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/285284\/","title":{"rendered":"Professor names two types of supplements to avoid completely"},"content":{"rendered":"

With supplements all the craze, many people may wonder which ones actually work for treating conditions like high blood pressure. Now, a leading heart specialist has issued important guidance about what works and what doesn’t.<\/p>\n

Professor Sinan Da\u011fdelen, a member of the European Heart Rhythm Association, told GB News that while certain supplements can provide modest benefits, they’re no substitute for proper medical care or healthy living.<\/p>\n

“In terms of high blood pressure, not one supplement can replace medical treatment or healthy lifestyle habits, but some may offer modest assistance when used cautiously under the supervision of a professional,” he explained.<\/p>\n

When it comes to which supplements can actually work, the professor points out that there are several options backed by solid evidence.<\/p>\n

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Everyone is advised to consult a doctor before starting any supplement regimen<\/p>\n

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Magnesium tops the list, as it helps relax the smooth muscles in blood vessel walls, encouraging better blood flow and modest drops in blood pressure.<\/p>\n

Potassium works differently; by helping the body get rid of excess salt, though Professor Da\u011fdelen warns that anyone with kidney problems needs medical supervision before increasing their intake.<\/p>\n

Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids can improve how blood vessels function, leading to small but meaningful reductions in blood pressure readings when taken consistently.<\/p>\n

Garlic extract and beetroot also show promise, both working by boosting nitric oxide in the body, which helps blood vessels stay flexible.<\/p>\n

But it transpires that some popular supplements can actually make high blood pressure worse – or interfere with medications.<\/p>\n

Liquorice root is particularly problematic, as it causes the body to hold onto sodium while losing potassium, driving blood pressure up.<\/p>\n

Stimulant-based supplements pose another risk, with Professor Da\u011fdelen warning: “Bitter orange, yohimbine, and other stimulant-containing herbal supplements stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, which can result in increases in blood pressure and heart rate.”<\/p>\n

High-dose caffeine powders and energy supplements can cause temporary spikes, especially in people who don’t regularly consume caffeine.<\/p>\n

St. John’s Wort creates a different problem – it can speed up how the liver processes blood pressure medications, making them less effective.<\/p>\n

The professor’s strongest warning is to stay away from two supplements. “Ephedra-containing or ‘fat-burner’ supplements are dangerous and should be shunned by people with high blood pressure,” he cautioned.<\/p>\n

When it comes to vitamins and minerals, Professor Da\u011fdelen says people with high blood pressure should focus on nutrients that support healthy blood vessels and proper muscle function.<\/p>\n

He particularly recommends getting potassium from leafy greens, avocados and bananas – though only if kidney function is normal.<\/p>\n

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A balanced diet beats supplements for blood pressure treatment<\/p>\n

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Magnesium from nuts, seeds and whole grains helps keep blood vessels relaxed, while calcium from low-fat dairy or fortified plant alternatives supports proper muscle contraction.<\/p>\n

However, he cautions against taking excessive vitamin D or calcium supplements without medical advice, as too much can contribute to blood vessel stiffness.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, when it comes to optimal blood pressure control, the professor insists that a balanced diet following DASH or Mediterranean patterns beats supplements every time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With supplements all the craze, many people may wonder which ones actually work for treating conditions like high…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":285285,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[49,48,84,44,395,12384],"class_list":{"0":"post-285284","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-health","11":"tag-news","12":"tag-nutrition","13":"tag-sgg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=285284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/285284\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/285285"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=285284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=285284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=285284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}