Ortho-BP (Blood Pressure)

ORTHO-BP (Blood Pressure)
60 Vegi-Caps
AOR08202

Ortho BP is a potent formulation designed to support healthy levels of blood pressure through multiple pathways, including vasodilation, blood vessel relaxation, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition, and nitric-oxide generation.

Ortho BP from AOR includes a combination of natural ingredients designed to help those with pre-hypertension or hypertension to lower their systolic and diastolic blood pressure, thereby supporting a healthy cardiovascular system.  Yet population studies and various toxicological studies show that nitrates are important nutrients with significant health benefits of which we are being deprived. In fact various researchers suggest that nitrates are probably responsible for the health benefits associated with various fruits and vegetables and the so called “Mediterranean Diet”. In addition various vegetables are rich sources of nitrates and an intake of a plate of salad or a glass of beetroot juice offers many times the nitrate level that the regulatory bodies have set as an upper limit.

Additional BP Fighting Ingredients
Besides nitrates, numerous other natural ingredients have been shown to help reduce hypertension through a variety of different mechanisms. Ortho Blood Pressure contains three additional ingredients that help to make it one of the most complete and effective hypertension reducing products available. These include GABA (Gamma aminobutyric acid), hibiscus extract and chlorogenic acid.

GABA
GABA is a key inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. It is well known for its anti-anxiety effects, but is less often recognized for its effectiveness as an anti-hypertensive agent. In one Japanese study, supplementation with 80mg of GABA daily for 8 weeks reduced systolic BP by an average of 10 mmHG and diastolic BP by 5 mmHg in 50 individuals with mild hypertension (systolic BP ranging from 130 to 180 mmHg). Furthermore, certain anti-hypertensive drugs have been shown to increase GABA levels in the hypothalamus, highlighting the importance of this neurotransmitter in the regulation of blood pressure.

Studies in rats have shown that GABA is involved in the regulation of nerve cells that control the relaxation and contraction of the muscles in the blood vessel walls. GABA appears to induce blood vessel relaxation, resulting in a reduction in blood pressure.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus sabdariffa is an edible medicinal plant, indigenous to India, China and Thailand and is used in Ayurveda and traditional medicine. Hibiscus is a highly effective natural blood pressure reducer. Its anti-hypertensive properties have been documented in a variety of in vitro, animal and human studies. In one study including 54 human subjects, treatment with a hibiscus tea produced dramatic improvements in their blood pressure in just 12 days. Systolic blood pressure was reduced by 11.2% and diastolic blood pressure by 10.7%. In another study, supplementation with Hibiscus (standardized to contain 9.6mg anthocyanins) was found to be as effective as the drug captopril at lowering blood pressure. Patients taking hibiscus for 4 weeks experienced a reduction in systolic blood pressure from 139.05 to 123.73 mmHg and in diastolic BP from 90.81 to 79.52 mmHg, on average. Furthermore, their blood pressure levels were not significantly different from the group taking captopril.

The anti-hypertensive effect of hibiscus is thought to be mostly attributed to the anthocyanin components of the plant. These act to reduce blood pressure through at least three different mechanisms, including vasodilation (possibly through an NO mediated pathway), a diuretic effect, and through the inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). ACE is an enzyme that produces angiotensin, a molecule that is a potent vasoconstrictor. For this reason, inhibiting ACE is one of the key approaches for reducing hypertension and is the target of many anti-hypertensive drugs.

Chlorogenic Acid
Chlorogenic acids are a class of natural compounds found in high quantities in unroasted or “green” coffee beans. Chlorogenic acids are powerful antioxidants and it has been suggested that they may help to prevent cardiovascular disease. In regards to blood pressure in particular, research has demonstrated that chlorogenic acid significantly reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension. In rats, chlorogenic acid not only reduced blood pressure, but also helped to prevent the negative effects of hypertension including endothelial dysfunction and vascular hypertrophy. In a study including 117 men with mild hypertension, supplementation with 180mg of chlorogenic acid for 28 days resulted in significant 5.6 mmHg and 3.9 mmHg decreases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure respectively.

Reigning in Hypertension
Hypertension is a growing problem in North America, affecting about 1 in 5 people in the United States alone. What’s worse is that 30% of those affected aren’t even aware that they have high blood pressure. Left uncontrolled hypertension can lead to a variety of serious health problems. Ortho BP from AOR can help control hypertension and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.

 

SUPPLEMENT FACTS:
Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Chlorogenic acid	140mg
Hibiscus sabdariffa extract (15% anthocyanins)	64mg
Mixed vegetable concentrate (beet, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, celery, kale, parsley)	500mg
Potassium nitrate	259mg
GABA	80mg
Vitamin C	100mg

 

Non-medicinal ingredients: Capsule; hypromellose, water.

AOR guarantees that no ingredients not listed on the label have been added to the product. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, or shellfish.

 

Suggested Use
Take two capsules per day with food, or as directed by a qualified health care professional.

 

Main Applications
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular health

Source
Multi-Source

Pregnancy / Nursing
Do not take

Cautions
None Known

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

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