Coffee is Good for Blood Pressure?

As I said earlier, high blood pressure is defined as levels that are 140 or greater systolic and/or 90 or greater diastolic (140/90 or greater). For many conventional doctors, it then follows that optimal blood pressure is anything that is less than that.

That is just plain wrong.

Optimal blood pressure needs to be 120 systolic over 80 diastolic or lower (120/80 or lower). This means that those levels that fall between 120-139 systolic over 80-89 diastolic are in a gray area many more alternative-minded physicians are becoming increasingly concerned about.¹

Three Simple Keys to Healthy Blood Pressure

If your blood pressure levels fall between 120-139 systolic and/or 80-89 diastolic, it's in your best interest to try natural blood pressure-supporting therapies. These include the right diet, exercise and stress reduction.

With diet, start by limiting sodium consumption to 1,500 to 2,300 mg a day. Next, eliminate all processed food, which is almost always very high in sodium and low in nutritional value. In addition, avoid foods high in sugar and trans fats. Focus on eating mainly whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes and lean proteins like poultry and seafood. In fact, research shows that protein can have a positive impact on blood pressure.²

The reason exercise is so critical is that it strengthens the heart, and a stronger heart can pump blood throughout the body much more efficiently and with less effort. As a result, the force on your arteries decreases and your blood pressure goes down. Great forms of low-impact aerobic exercise include walking, bike riding, swimming and even dancing. No matter what you choose, aim to exercise at least 30 minutes five days a week.

Lastly, stress can have a profoundly negative impact on blood pressure levels. Fortunately, using stress-reducing techniques have been shown to be highly effective in reducing blood pressure levels. Several of these include deep breathing, meditation, qigong, yoga and tai chi.

The Most Effective Blood Pressure Solution I've Seen in Years

Research shows that chlorogenic and ferulic acids neutralize the well-known family of free radicals—reactive oxygen species (ROS). This means that it can help to support artery health.

ROS not only affect the endothelial cells in your artery walls, but they also make nitric oxide less available in your cells. And you need that nitric oxide to signal your arteries to open wide for healthy blood flow. In this way, green coffee bean extract improves your blood pressure twofold. First, it supports healthy nitric oxide levels. Second, it protects your arteries from the effects of free radicals.

Studies show that chlorogenic acid specifically—particularly that from green coffee bean extract—works to safely optimize blood pressure. In one study, researchers gave patients chlorogenic acid (140 mg/day) from green coffee bean extract. Those taking the chlorogenic acid enjoyed significant improvements in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels, with no adverse side effects.³

In another clinical trial, researchers tested the amount of green coffee bean extract. They found that as little as 93 mg a day significantly improved systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels in just 28 days.⁴

Best of all, green coffee bean extract contains less caffeine than a cup of decaf!

Not ALL Green Coffee Bean Extract Is Created Equal

In addition to my position as a Contributing Editor to Whole Health Insider, I am also an advisor for a natural supplement company called True Health™. After identifying the breakthrough blood pressure benefits of green coffee bean extract, I worked with my product experts at True Health to formulate a product called Ultimate BP™, which includes green coffee bean extract and several other heart-healthy ingredients, including vitamin K2, grape seed extract and pomegranate juice extract.

Vitamin K2 (menaquinone) is an essential nutrient that supports cardiovascular health. Studies have revealed that increased intake of this important nutrient will help support healthy calcium metabolism, ensuring that the mineral gets to your bones, thereby helping to keep your arteries flexible and healthy.⁵

Both grape seed extract and pomegranate juice extract are powerful antioxidants. Grape seed extract in particular supports your body's levels of nitric oxide—thereby relaxing your blood vessels. Clinical research shows that, in as little as eight weeks, this potent antioxidant improved average systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels by 8.3 mmHg and 5.7 mmHg, respectively.⁶

You can find all of these—along with groundbreaking green coffee bean extract—in Ultimate BP™. The exclusive combination of green coffee bean extract, vitamin K2, grape seed extract and pomegranate make Ultimate BP™ a highly effective supplement for maintaining healthy blood pressure.