HTN Complex by Designs For Health (DFH) 

Other nutrients in HTN Complex include: Vitamin B-6, folic acid, N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), lipoic acid, and Albion true chelated forms of magnesium, vanadium, and zinc. HTN Complex can be combined with additional K+2 Potassium, Arginine, Magnesium Malate Chelate, Whey Cool Protein, and Omega Ultra Marine from Designs for Health, Inc. for maximum results and for individuals with significant existing hypertension.

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Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most common disorders in the Western world, with a prevalence of about 15% of people having this condition. Hypertension is epidemiologically linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular-related diseases and premature death. HTN Complex is an encapsulated formula by Designs for Health that provides an array of nutrients and herbs to safely promote the maintenance of normal blood pressure and vascular tone. HTN Complex can be combined with additional K+2 Potassium, Arginine, Magnesium Malate Chelate, Whey Cool Protein, and Omega Ultra Marine from Designs for Health, Inc. for maximum results and for the individual with significant existing hypertension [1-8].

HTN Complex Featured Ingredients:
Hawthorne (Crataegus oxyacantha): A standardized Hawthorne (2% vitexin) is included in the HTN Complex. This botanical has multiple modes of action including acting as a mild diuretic, ACE-inhibitor, beta-blocker and calcium-channel blocker. It facilitates the relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle, reducing vascular tone and blood pressure. Studies on animals and in-vitro models have also suggested cardiovascular actions that include dilation of coronary arteries. The high bioflavanoid content in Hawthorne has been shown to demonstrate antioxidant activity and cardioprotective effects in experimental ischemic animal models. Both positive and negative ionotropic effects have been observed in studies supportive of the use of Hawthorne in normalizing cardiac rhythm and aiding in the treatment of chronic congestive heart failure [9-12].

Pomegranate (Punica granatum): Standardized pomegranate (40% ellagic acid) is a novel and very important active ingredient in this product. Recent studies have shown that consumption of pomegranate juice which is rich in tannins and a multitude of polyphenolic antioxidant compounds is associated with blood pressure reduction, inhibition of LDL oxidation and foam cell formation, all of which may provide attenuation of atherosclerotic lesions. The blood pressure-lowering properties of pomegranate have been attributed to direct angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition, with one human in vivo study showing a 36% reduction in ACE activity and a 5% reduction in systolic blood pressure. A similar reduction of 31% was also observed in an in vitro study. As a reduction in serum ACE activity, even with no decrease in blood pressure, was previously shown to attenuate atherosclerosis, pomegranate juice extracts may offer a wide array of protection against cardiovascular diseases which could be related to its inhibitory effect on oxidative stress and on serum ACE activity [13-16].

Mechanisms summary of HTN Complex active ingredients
Diuretics: Vitamin B6, taurine, Hawthorne, and magnesium Beta-Blockers: Hawthorne Central Alpha Agonists: Hawthorne, potassium, zinc, and B6 Vasodilators: Hawthorne, magnesium, potassium, taurine, and flavanoids Ca+-Channel Blockers: Hawthorne, magnesium, lipoic acid N-acetyl-cysteine, and B6 ACE Inhibitors: Hawthorne, pomegranate and taurine Antioxidants: Hawthorne, pomegranate, bioflavanoids, and lipoic acid Sugar-Induced HTN Modulators:
Vanadium and taurine

Homocysteine Reducers: Folic acid and B6 (A reduction in homocysteine has been demonstrated to lower blood pressure) [21, 22, 31, 35]

Taurine: This sulphur-containing amino acid has been shown to have antihypertensive effects through its action as a diuretic, ACE-inhibitor and sympatholytic. The mild and natural diuretic action of taurine lowers blood volume, reducing systemic vascular pressure. Reduction in sympathetic peripheral vasoconstriction can facilitate vasodilation, further reducing blood pressure [17-19].

Other nutrients in HTN Complex include: Vitamin B6, folic acid, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), lipoic acid, and Albion true chelated forms of magnesium, vanadium and zinc [3, 4, 7, 16, 20-37].

Blood Pressure Maintenance Supplement Protocol: