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How Much Taurine Can Be Taken For Hypertension?
I am working hard to get blood pressure down on my own. I do take suppliments like Krill oil, Garlic, Co Q10 and 81 mg of asprin, and now I want to incorporate Taurine. How much Taurine should I take. I am a 51 year old male, 5 10, 200 lbs, 25% body fat, and my blood pressure with no meds is 145 / 95. I have quit my BP meds 1 1/2 months ago, lost 20 lbs, and will loose 15 more over the next two months. Any advise is appreciated. Thank you!
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Dr. HASAN MUTLU,
General & Family Physician's Response
General & Family Physician's Response
Take any supplement as you want, they are not effective as anti-hypertensive drugs. Your blood pressure is not under control, and it may cause atherosclerosis, tendency towards coronary diseases or intracranial hemorrhagies. You must take an anti-hypertensive drug, then you can use supplements for extra benefits.
May you recover soon
May you recover soon
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