Individuals who suffer from high blood pressure may want to consider taking such as garlic and fish oil as a natural means of treating their condition as prescription medications can sometimes lead to harmful side effects.
According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiologys 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta, Georgia, patients should be cautious when trying to lower their blood pressure, as dangerously low levels could also lead to potentially life-threatening conditions.
According to study author Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, individuals who suffer from diabetes and coronary artery disease should attempt to keep their blood pressure levels between 130 and 140 as 120 could be too much of a health risk for them.
“Our data suggest that in patients with both diabetes and coronary artery disease, there is a blood pressure threshold below which cardiovascular risk increases,” Cooper-DeHoff said.
According to the study, although blood pressure levels greater than 140 are associated with nearly half of the increase in cardiovascular risks with diabetic patients, reducing levels below 130 does not offer any additional health benefits.